Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, erupted again in Hawaii. Lava blasted more than 1,000 feet into the air. US volcanologists confirmed the eruption. Meanwhile, video footage captured the fiery display lighting up the sky.
🇺🇸 KILAUEA BLOWS AGAIN — LAVA FOUNTAINS REACH EIFFEL TOWER HEIGHT
Kilauea’s fiery fury continues as the volcano erupted for the 23rd time since December — blasting lava over 1,000 feet high from its northern vent, lighting up the night above Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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Lava Shoots from Kilauea’s Crater
The eruption took place at the summit of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since the last eruption on December 23, 2024, volcanic activity has been off and on.
On Sunday, bright jets of lava exploded from the volcano. As a result, glowing orange cracks formed and lava flowed inside the caldera.
When and Where It Happened
According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the eruption began at 4:15 p.m. Sunday (Hawaii time), which was 2:15 a.m. GMT on Monday. It started from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu, a pit crater inside Kilauea.
Later, about an hour after the eruption began, the south vent became active too. It released lava fountains about 230 feet high. At the same time, the north vent launched lava over 1,000 feet high. The agency said, “Lava fountains from the north vent are exceeding 1,000 feet (300 meters) in height.” They also added, “Lava flows are covering the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.”
Repeated Eruptions Continue
So far, this is the 23rd eruption since December. According to experts, these lava fountains usually last for about a day or less.
However, the eruption brings serious dangers. The volcano releases large amounts of gas. When this gas mixes with the atmosphere, it forms a haze called vog, or volcanic smog. Vog can spread downwind and cause harm to people, animals, and even crops.
Kilauea’s Ongoing Activity
Kilauea has remained very active since 1983. It is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii. Although Mauna Loa is larger, Kilauea erupts more often. As a result, it often attracts tourists who enjoy viewing the lava from helicopters.
