Volcanoes park still closed due to gases
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remained closed Thursday because of high levels of sulfur dioxide in the air.
The park closure began Wednesday because of the dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide.
The gas is being emitted at Kilauea volcano from a new vent in Halemaumau Crater, the park said. The volcano has been erupting since 1983.
The National Park Service said the park will reopen when conditions improve. The closure included the Volcano House hotel and the Kilauea Military Camp, both of which are on park grounds.
The National Weather Service had forecasted normal trade winds to shift, causing an increase in vog and sulfur dioxide levels online payday advance. Vog is also expected to drift across Oahu over the next several days.
The park was closed for two days earlier this month because of high levels of the dangerous gas.
The park averages about 8,529 visitors a day, according to data from the National Park Service, making the busiest attraction in Hawaii.