Trouble in paradise: eruptions from Kīlauea volcano place the Hawaiian island on red alert
- Written by Rebecca Carey, Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences, University of Tasmania
A code red alert level for aviation has been issued this week on Hawai'i’s big island, as Kīlauea volcano continues its explosive activity at the summit.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s warning for Kīlauea said:
At any time, activity may become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing...

