Status- As of 4/15/14 gas is being emitted from the volcano. There have been a few low seismic tremors
Cause of volcano- The hot spot that formed hawaii also formed the Kilauea volcano
Historic eruptions- In March 1990 Kilauea covered more than 100 homes beneath 50 to 80 ft of lava
Recent eruptions- January 3, 1983
Hazards- Sulfur dioxide gas poses a threat to residents, the lava flow doesn’t present any immediate threat but if it gets serious several homes could be destroyed