The National Park Service reports that tephra is being carried aloft and falling onto Highway 11 (Hawaii Belt Road) in the Ka`u District between the 35 and 37 mile markers.
Recent lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea produced large frothy clasts that landed on the western caldera rim in addition to many smaller clasts that produced a thick carpet of new tephra. (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Geological Survey/M. Patrick)
Tephra defines all pieces of fragments of rock and other material ejected into the air by an erupting volcano. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency advises drivers do not stop, do not get out of the vehicle and keep all windows rolled up.
There are no road closures at this time, however, road closures could occur without notice.
Stay in-the-know with daily or weeklyheadlines delivered straight to your inbox.
×
Comments
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
