Kilauea erupts: Towering lava fountains captivate online viewers
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted again, spewing lava to a height of over 300 metres. This marks the 23rd eruption in its current cycle of activity. Many photos and videos capturing this amazing phenomenon have already been published online.
What do you need to know?
- Kilauea in Hawaii: Known as one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea erupted again on Sunday at 10:15 AM Eastern Time.
- Eruption in the Halema'uma'u crater: Lava erupted from the volcano, with explosions reaching heights over 300 metres.
The Kilauea volcano, located on Hawai'i Island, has shown activity once more. On Sunday afternoon, another eruption occurred in the Halema'uma'u crater.
Lava exploded to a height of over 300 metres, and masses of ash and microscopic glass particles were released into the atmosphere.
Numerous videos and photos capturing this extraordinary phenomenon have already appeared online.
They clearly show a column of lava soaring above the crater.
Volcanic Ash in the Atmosphere
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced an alert level of 'WATCH' and assigned the colour code "ORANGE" for aviation. This indicates that moderate volcanic activity might impact air traffic, particularly if ash appears in the atmosphere.
According to the Hawaii News Now portal, the current Kilauea eruption began on December 23. Most episodes involving lava flows from the craters have lasted a day or less. Sunday's eruption was the 23rd in this cycle.
Despite the ongoing eruption, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues to attract many tourists. However, park authorities remind visitors of the need to exercise caution, follow recommendations, and observe restrictions on entering hazardous areas.
Source: Hawaii News Now/Polsat News/X/WP
