The Big Island is still having trouble with volcanic activity.
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will reopen at 1 p.m. Friday, according to the National Park Service.
The park had been closed Friday morning, for the third day in a row, because of high levels of sulfur dioxide in the air. Trade winds were expected to return around midday and improve air quality.
The park closure began Wednesday because of the dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide.
The gas is being emitted at Kilauea volcano from a new vent in Halemaumau Crater, the park said. The volcano has been erupting since 1983.
The closure included the Volcano House hotel. The Kilauea Military Camp, however, had remained open during the closure. Both the hotel and camp are on park grounds.
The park was closed for two days earlier this month because of high levels of the dangerous gas.
The park averages about 8,529 visitors a day, according to data from the National Park Service, making it the busiest attraction in Hawaii.