Kilauea’s 17th episode begins with low fountains, high sulfur dioxide. By Star-Advertiser staff. ... The volcano remains at a watch alert level with an orange aviation color code.

Sulfur dioxide, a colorless gas, is an eye and respiratory irritant. "It may cause death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small quantities," a DNREC report reads.

Sulfur dioxide, a colorless gas, is an eye and respiratory irritant. "It may cause death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small quantities," a DNREC report reads.