The eruption poses risks to nearby residents and visitors due to the release of volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), which can form vog and cause respiratory issues. Tephra, including volcanic ash and glassy fragments, may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, especially in areas downwind of the eruption. The crater rim remains hazardous due to potential ground cracking, rockfalls, and wall instability, which have been exacerbated by recent seismic activity. The area around the crater has been closed to the public since 2007 due to these risks.