Tag: kona_winds
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Kīlauea Summit Vegetation Devastated by Volcanic Plumes and Kona Winds
Kīlauea's summit vegetation has suffered severe defoliation from volcanic gases and tephra, intensified by Kona winds from January to April 2026. The unique weather patterns pushed hazardous plumes northward, impacting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, though signs of recovery are now…
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentWeatherFederal GovernmentGeneral WeatherEducation KīlaueaVolcanoHawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkSulfur DioxideTephraKona WindsʻŌhiʻa LehuaU.S. Geological Survey