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Current Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Conditions
Graphic showing the approximate location and shape of the Kilauea Summit and Pu'u 'O'o sulfur dioxide gas plumes as based on wind direction measurements.
Sulfur Dioxide Advisory History Charts
Chart of history of Jaggar Museum advisory levels by 15-minute intervals since midnight
Chart of history of Kilauea Visitor Center advisory levels by 15-minute intervals since midnight
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Current Conditions
Last Updated:  05/06/2009  •  8:30 AM HST
 Sulfur Dioxide
        
KILAUEA VISITOR CENTER
  Current 15-minute average concentration
 0.00 ppm 
  Current SO2 Advisory Level
GOOD 
JAGGAR MUSEUM
  Current 15-minute average concentration
 0.00 ppm 
  Current SO2 Advisory Level
GOOD 
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very
Unhealthy
0 0.3 0.5 1.0 3 ppm SO2
 
Winds
   
KILAUEA VISITOR CENTER
  Current Wind Direction
NNE  ( 34 ° ) 
  Current Wind Speed
 4 mph   ( 1.7 m/s ) 
JAGGAR MUSEUM
  Current Wind Direction
N  ( 1 ° ) 
  Current Wind Speed
 4 mph   ( 1.7 m/s ) 
Additional Information
 
What and Why Is There An Advisory?Maps Showing Location of Summit AreaHawai`i Volcanoes NP Home PageDisplay SO2 Advisory History at Jaggar Museum and Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawaii Volcanoes NPData DisclaimerMore Information on Volcanic GasesCurrent Hawaii SO2 LevelsInformation on Health Impacts of Sulfur Dioxide and Volcanic Gases

SO2 gas plume crosses road near Halemaumau and low on Chain of Craters Road. Sensitive individuals should limit exposure in these areas.
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