Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts yet again
Summary
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again early Thursday morning, continuing a series of eruptions that started in December 2024. The lava fountains reached up to 1,000 feet high, and volcanic gases and ash created air quality concerns for nearby communities.Key Facts
- Kilauea volcano erupted around 1:30 a.m. local time on Thursday.
- This is the 45th eruption episode in the last 18 months.
- Lava fountains reached heights up to 1,000 feet early in the eruption.
- The volcanic plume including lava, gas, steam, and ash rose at least 16,500 feet.
- Eruptions have stayed inside the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, so no homes or buildings are threatened.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued an orange aviation alert indicating limited hazards.
- Volcanic gases create "vog," a type of air pollution that can harm breathing.
- Falling volcanic ash and rocks (called tephra) can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs.
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