Hawaii Volcano blows

[Debi]

'Explosive Eruption' at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

After several weeks of lava spewing from various fissures, Hawaii's Big Island Kilauea volcano has erupted finally.

Massive column of ash and steam

• It started erupting early in the morning on Thursday, lasting for only a few minutes.
• Authorities said residents were safe so long as they stayed out of the surrounding Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
• People were warned to protect themselves from ash fallout

Explosive eruption at Kilauea summit sends ash plume 30,000 feet into air

 

[Taliesin]

I wonder how far inland to the US the smoke will be visible or smellable? I don't know if that's even a word