Ashfall and vog are the latest of many problems coming from Hawaii’s volcano, Kilauea. When Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano first erupted two weeks ago, residents spoke of the goddess, Pele, who is said to live on the Kilauea volcano. One Hawaiian said, “If Pele comes, Pele comes. Now we’re kind of crossing our fingers to see what Pele might do next.” And in the two weeks following the initial eruption, Pele seems to be one busy goddess.
On May 3, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted, prompting the evacuation of thousands of individuals. Now, almost two weeks later, the Kilauea volcano shows know signs of stopping, as new fissures open on the volcano, forcing more residents to flee.