Fog Blog Hawaii Volcanic Eruption Log:
THINGS ARE ONLY GETTING WORSE ON HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND AS KILAUEA SPEWS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND GLASS PARTICLES INTO THE AIR CREATING GREAT DANGER FOR THOSE WHO ARE STAYING PUT!....Lava from the Kilauea volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean off of Hawaii's Big Island, generating a plume of "laze" – which Hawaii County officials describe as hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air. Officials say it's one more reason to avoid the area.Days, Weeks, Years?,
Scientists Say Hawaii Volcano Eruption Has No End In Sight"Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation," says the Hawaii County Civil Defense agency. "Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning."The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring the area to help keep people away from the coast; the county says that "only permitted tour boats are allowed in the area."