Halemaumau eruption could start producing an SO2 gas plume. Episode 15 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption began at 12:04 p.m. HST on March 25. Live cams of the eruption can be viewed HERE.

A pollutant gas, SO2 has major implications for health due to the adverse impact it has on the respiratory system.

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