Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted once again in Hawaii. This time, it shot lava more than 1,000 feet into the sky. US volcanologists confirmed the eruption and shared dramatic video footage of the event.
🇺🇸 KILAUEA BLOWS AGAIN — LAVA FOUNTAINS REACH EIFFEL TOWER HEIGHT
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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 Fountains Light Up the Crater
Since December 23, 2024, the volcano has shown off-and-on activity. On Sunday, it erupted again, creating a fiery scene. Lava blasted upward, and glowing orange cracks lit up the caldera.
Eruption Timeline and Activity
According to the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the eruption started at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday (Hawaii Standard Time), or 0215 GMT Monday. It began in the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu, a pit crater inside Kilauea.
Soon after, the south vent also became active. It sent lava up to 230 feet in the air. Meanwhile, the north vent shot fountains over 1,000 feet high. “While lava fountains from the north vent are exceeding 1,000 feet (300 meters) in height,” the agency said.
Additionally, “Lava flows are covering the floor of Halema’uma’u crater,” they added.
This latest eruption is the 23rd since December. So far, the lava fountains usually last a day or less, according to the agency.
Eruption Brings Health Hazards
However, the eruption also brings risks. It releases volcanic gases into the air. These gases mix with the atmosphere and form “vog,” or volcanic smog. Vog can cause breathing problems and harm crops and animals.
Kilauea’s Fiery Reputation
Since 1983, Kilauea has erupted regularly. It is one of six active volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands. Nearby Mauna Loa is the world’s largest volcano. Although Kilauea is smaller, it erupts more often. As a result, it frequently amazes tourists, especially those flying over it by helicopter.