Kiloya volcano in Hawaii resumed its intermittent eruption on Sunday, as hundreds of feet were shot in the air and released huge ash poles and other volcanic materials in the sky.
The activity started around 4:15 pm local time and continued for several hours, according to Case report From the American Geological Volcano Observatory in Hawaii.
The observatory said that the lava fountains from venting the north on the mountain reached more than 1000 feet, before stopping at 9:45 pm local time. In the southern opening, lava fountains reached more than 800 feet and stopped around 10:25 pm, according to the observatory. The observatory said that lava flows remained inside the Keloya Caldira summit, and did not affect any residential areas.
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The observatory said the volcano also issued a bilateral column of up to at least 5,000 feet. This column included ash and volcanic rocks Volcanic glass fragments Known as Pele’s hair. The Observatory warned that these volcanic fragments could pose a threat to people, especially when they are carried by the wind, and said that the residents and visitors in the area should exercise caution.
Kilauea is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii and is located on the island of Big in the state, at the Hawaiian Berkano National Park, about 200 miles from Honolulu. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and it was It emanates from lava fountains Often from December 2024, rings ranged from hours to days. Tourists flocked to See the scene. Usgs also offer Multiple on YouTube Livestreams From volcanic activity.
Hawaii is also home to the largest active volcano in the world, Mona Lua. The volcano is also located in the National Park and the other It broke out in 2022.