Watch: Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the air
Summary
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupted, sending lava fountains up to 1,400 feet into the air. The eruption, called Episode 39 by the US Geological Survey, lasted nearly six hours and released about 10 million cubic meters of lava.Key Facts
- Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
- The eruption took place on December 23.
- Lava from the south vent reached 1,400 feet high.
- Lava from the north vent reached 1,000 feet high.
- The eruption ended on December 24 after nearly six hours.
- The US Geological Survey called this eruption Episode 39.
- Approximately 10 million cubic meters of lava were released during the eruption.
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