Hawaii Still Safe To Visit

Above, Diamond Head in Honolulu. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

With Kilauea volcano erupting on the Big Island, people are wondering if Hawaii is safe to visit.

Travel + Leisure says it's still safe.

According to their article:

There may be a volcano eruption but Hawaii is still safe to visit. 

Despite days of eruption from Kilauea volcano, the Hawaii Tourism Authority insists there is “no reason at this time for travelers to change or alter their leisure or business plans.” 

It is only a 10-square mile section of residential housing that has been affected by the lava, according to authorities. Since the lava flow began last week, it has destroyed 35 homes. The volcano is dangerous, but only for those in the evacuation zone.

All flights to and from Kona Airport are operating as usual. Hotels remain open. Businesses and schools have reopened. Limited sections of Volcanoes National Park reopened last week following a two-day closure.

However, as of yesterday, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been totally closed. Authorities are fearful that Kilauea may have an explosive eruption, so they closed the park as a precaution until further notice.

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