update on Hawaii. experts warn of rocks projectiles, volcanic smog and acid rain

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Kilauea volcano could fire boulders weighing several tons up to a mile through the air experts warn, as Hawaiians are told to brace for volcanic smog and acid rain
Officials are now warning the dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide gas following the Kilauea eruption last week
Gases could combine with moisture and dust in the air to cause volcanic smog, or 'vog'
Vog carries tiny drops of sulfuric acid which cause respiratory problems, even triggering asthma attacks in sufferers, and cause damage to the lungs, eyes and headaches
Gases could also cause acid rain, which can damage crops and cars, and could potentially cause lead poisoning if it gets into the local water supply
The Kilauea volcano could also erupt explosively and send boulders, rocks and ash into the air around its summit in the coming weeks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
Volcano could sent rocks, two yards in diameter and weighing several tons, flying up to a mile away
Risk will rise if the lava drops below the groundwater level, meaning an influx of water inside which could cause steam-driven explosions
Kilauea has destroyed 35 homes & buildings and forced 1,700 people to evacuate in Leilani Estates area
Emergency crews have warned residents to 'go now' before more homes are destroyed by lava flows
By Hannah Parry For Dailymail.com











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[samnsara]

1. mt st helens...

...everyone hundreds of miles away was covered in ash for months...no magma tho!

[Frustratedlady]

2. Several states away. We had ash for quite a while, as I recall.

I have relatives heading to Hawaii in a month. They are trying to figure out if the should go or cancel. It's the air quality that scares them the most, but the unknown is also scary.

If anyone on here is from Hawaii, what would your advice be? They have wanted to go for years and are so disappointed.

[bdamomma]

3. the whole situation is

horrible.

[Historic NY]

4. I'm heading into Pearl Harbor in about 10 days...

even if its 227 miles from the volcano I'm worried about the flight in and shifts in weather patterns.