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Thanks to sensationalized news coverage, there’s a misconception that the Big Island and Hawaii as a whole is dangerous to visit due to recent volcanic activity. As a result, many local businesses that depend on travelers to the island are suffering unnecessary economic loss. The truth is majority of the island, including the airports and resort areas, are unaffected and could use your support.

Please note:

No airports have been affected by volcanic activity

Lava activity is contained to the south east area of the Big Island (also known as Hawaii Island)

Volcanic ash is only affecting the southern/south eastern area of the Big Island

All other islands are not affected – Oahu (Honolulu, Waikiki) is unaffected, Maui is unaffected, Kauai is unaffected, most parts of the Big Island are unaffected

Visit www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts for Civil Defense Messages and Alerts

Miles from the Volcano – Putting things in perspective

Kailua-Kona: 93 miles (About the same distance as New York City to Philadelphia)

Wailea, Maui: 127 miles (About the same distance as Los Angeles to San Diego)

Honolulu/Waikiki: 226 miles (About the same distance as Seattle to Vancouver)

If you are planning to travel to the Big Island this spring or summer, we highly encourage you to keep your travel plans and adjust your itinerary as needed. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been closing temporarily and as necessary in response to volcanic activity. However, there are many fascinating things to do besides visiting the volcano and the affected areas of Puna and Kaʻu.

See also:

Hawaii Volcano Eruption – May 2018

Photo & Video Chronology of Kilauea Volcano from the USGS

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For Civil Defense Messages and Alerts, please visit www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts.