Volcanic eruptions produce spectacular views in Hawaii

The eruption of one of the world’s most active volcanoes continues to captivate onlookers on Hawaii’s Big Island.

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The eruption of one of the world’s most active volcanoes continues to captivate onlookers on Hawaii’s Big Island, attracting thousands of visitors.

The increase in activity around Kilauea began on January 15 and has remained safely within the mountain’s caldera in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, according to the US Geological Survey.

Video taken by experts with the USGS showed personnel monitoring two lava fountains in the caldera.

“The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, which began on December 23rd, entered its fourth eruptive episode on January 15th and continues this morning. All eruptive activity remains contained within Kaluapele (the summit caldera), although persistent fountains combined with Kona winds have resulted in Pele’s hair reported in some public areas of the national park and in nearby communities. No unusual activity has been noted Kilauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone,” said organization during its latest update.

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The eruption has occurred within a closed area of ​​Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanic gas is said to be the primary hazard of concern, but emissions have generally been modest and ended up drifting offshore.

During the latest episode, there have been no widespread reports of volcanic smog, which is often referred to as vog.

“Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park presents unique safety risks due to its active volcanic environment and diverse landscapes. Visitors may encounter unstable ground, sharp volcanic rocks, and hidden lava tubes that pose a risk of injury. The park’s volcanic activity can produce hazardous gases such as eg sulfur dioxide, which can be harmful to people with respiratory problems,” the rangers warned.

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Volcanologists are unsure when the current eruption will end, as previous episodes have lasted anywhere from a week to more than a year.

The active shield volcano has been in constant eruption since 1983 and is among the most active in the world.

In 2018, an eruption destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced thousands of residents to evacuate as a series of explosive fissure eruptions occurred.