Would you cancel your Hawaii trip right now?

[Anonymous]

Talked to a friend who lives on Oahu --native of the Big Island, her family still lives there. She said the safe part of the Big Island is overrun with refugees from the volcano right now. There are not beds enough, etc. Certainly, that could change within the next two weeks. She had a few choice things to say about the people who purchased and built near the volcano--apparently the locals thought they were foolish and were stunned when people began to purchase property there. (She did also say that it was beautiful.) Rebuilding where the lava has flowed is not possible--unlike cleanups after floods, tornados, etc. The smoke from the volcano can be quite dangerous to breathe. Some vog is to come to Honolulu in the next day or so and residents have been warned to shut their windows--and to be especially careful if suffering from asthma.
This volcano could continue to erupt for quite a while. And, from my own experience with earthquakes. that could continue for a while, as well.

I would think a trip on another island would be fine, but I certainly would check things out before a trip to the Big Island. If you have respiratory issues, you might give it a second thought, but it will probably be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maui resident here. This is silliest question I've heard yet! There is NO connection what so ever with this latest eruption and Maui, nothing. This volcano has been doing this off and on for 30 plus years and even any VOG will be taken away by trade winds. I never even felt the 6.9 quake the other day.

We have friends in Honolulu who said they felt the quake. And friends in Kihie who say it's pretty voggy right now. I don't think OP's question is all that crazy.

Yes, it's a crazy question. VOG has always been here and it's not an issue with our constant winds. The Big Island has had VOG issues ever since the eruptions stated in the 80's and people live just fine over there. I went to Kapalua beach yesterday and it couldn't have been nicer.

[Anonymous]

Another no. My sister just went to Hawaii today and said there is zero effect in the other islands. She is in Maui now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are booked for Oahu and the big island in about a month and I’m considering switching big island to Maui. We are booked at the Volcano House right now. I’m not even sure they’re open or if they will be when we are going. I think this is a totally fair question... especially considering flight changes are involved and flights are already selling out for that timeframe.

I would at least consider changing your lodging to the Kona side.

It appears to be worse today on the Big Island. I would certainly look into other options for that part of the trip. If this continues, it could be hard to get lodging there. The lava is still erupting.

[Anonymous]

Tsunami? Are you serious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tsunami? Are you serious?

Yes. There was a tsunami watch. When there are earthquakes, it can cause a tsunami. There was a terrible tsunami once that hit the Big Island and took out a schoolhouse with kids inside. I think it was in the late 1940's.

[Anonymous]

more: there was a tsunami watch/warning, but it was cancelled. However, if there are more strong earthquakes it could be a concern. But, it is not likely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tsunami? Are you serious?

Do you know what causes tsunami?

[Anonymous]

https://www.voanews.com/a/what-causes-a-tsunami-117813908/167170.html

Google is your friend.

So, on the Big Island we have two out of the three main causes:
volcanic eruption
earthquake (on other islands, as well)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.voanews.com/a/what-causes-a-tsunami-117813908/167170.html

Google is your friend.

So, on the Big Island we have two out of the three main causes:
volcanic eruption
earthquake (on other islands, as well)

That was my point in asking the question. Tsunami is a definite possibility but not probable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.voanews.com/a/what-causes-a-tsunami-117813908/167170.html

Google is your friend.

So, on the Big Island we have two out of the three main causes:
volcanic eruption
earthquake (on other islands, as well)

That was my point in asking the question. Tsunami is a definite possibility but not probable.

The eye-rolling part of this is OP's trip is two weeks from now. So, no, a tsunami arising out of these events would not conceivably have an effect on her travels (indeed, it already would have happened).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tsunami? Are you serious?

Yes. There was a tsunami watch. When there are earthquakes, it can cause a tsunami. There was a terrible tsunami once that hit the Big Island and took out a schoolhouse with kids inside. I think it was in the late 1940's.

Another idiot post. That tsunami was caused by an earthquake NOT in Hawaii but miles away. Tsunami's affect places miles away, not across the channel.

[Anonymous]

Chile to be exact.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.voanews.com/a/what-causes-a-tsunami-117813908/167170.html

Google is your friend.

So, on the Big Island we have two out of the three main causes:
volcanic eruption
earthquake (on other islands, as well)

That was my point in asking the question. Tsunami is a definite possibility but not probable.

The eye-rolling part of this is OP's trip is two weeks from now. So, no, a tsunami arising out of these events would not conceivably have an effect on her travels (indeed, it already would have happened).

Not sure your point since the eruptions and earthquakes continue. Do you have a crystal ball? Kilauea will continue to erupt until its done.

[Anonymous]

No...go.
Just don’t buy any taboo Tiki idol necklaces like that one Brady Bunch episode.