USGS CHANGES KILAUEA VOLCANO ALERT WARNING TO "RED"

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USGS CHANGES KILAUEA VOLCANO ALERT WARNING TO "RED"

Category: U.S. National News Tuesday, 15 May 2018 21:23


The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has upgraded the Warning Level for the ongoing Kilauea Volcano from ORANGE to RED. 
Ash emissions from the volcano are increasing dramatically.  The ask is now posing a hazard to aviation and COULD be a sign of a large eruption coming.
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice 

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WARNING

Current Aviation Color Code: RED 
Previous Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 1:23 PM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m) 
Area: Hawaii 

Volcanic Activity Summary: As of early this morning, eruption of ash from the Overlook vent within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea Volcano's summit has generally increased in intensity. Ash has been rising nearly continuously from the vent and drifting downwind to the southwest. Ashfall and vog (volcanic air pollution) has been reported in Pahala, about 18 miles downwind. NWS radar and pilot reports indicate the top of the ash cloud is as high as 10,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level, but this may be expected to vary depending on the vigor of activity and wind conditions. 

Photo from 5:00 PM Eastern US time, Tuesday, May 15, 2018:
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