Contributed by Tianqi Zuo
The aerosol emissions from Kilauea volcano are affecting Hawai’i rainfall locally. Based on the analyses from 2014-2017, the days with high emissions have on average 8 mm/day less rainfall downstream of the Kilauea. Read the full article to learn more
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