HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano erupted once again on Tuesday, sending lava soaring into the sky on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Kilauea Volcano Activity
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December 23, with the activity centered inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Fortunately, no residential areas have been threatened by the lava flow.
According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the latest eruption episode began at 10:16 a.m., with lava flowing onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. Just 30 minutes later, a vent blasted molten rock 330 feet (100 meters) into the air.
Eruption Marks Ninth Episode Since December
This marks the ninth eruptive episode since December 23. Previous eruptions have lasted anywhere from 13 hours to eight days, with pauses in between.
Visitors have been flocking to designated overlook sites within the national park to witness the breathtaking display of nature’s raw power.
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No Immediate Threat to Communities
Despite the intensity of the eruptions, no communities are currently at risk, as the lava remains confined to the summit crater.
Kilauea is located approximately 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu and remains a major geological attraction for both scientists and tourists.
