Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes in Hawaii, USA, has erupted again after remaining calm for three months. The lava fountains were up to 260 feet high, the US Volcano Department released a video of the explosion and informed about it on social media. According to reports, the explosion started around 2 o'clock late night and spread over 500 acres of the caldera floor.
The US Department of State started a live-stream of the eruption that showed red hot lava erupting up to 80 meters in height. According to US officials, lava and volcanic activity at Kilauea was confined to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
6 volcanoes are always active
The danger of volcanic smoke is looming everywhere because it contains sulfur dioxide which creates problems for people suffering from asthma and respiratory problems. Let us tell you that there are 6 such volcanoes in Hawaii Island which are always active. Maunalao is also included in these. Lao is the biggest volcano in the world, while Kilua is much more active. Scientists have been researching for years about how this volcano was formed. Information is being collected about the lava flowing in it.
The volcano erupted in June and September
Molten material, including lava bombs, is being ejected from vents in the caldera floor toward the west caldera rim. Plumes of volcanic gas are reaching heights of 6,000-8,000 feet above sea level and winds are carrying it southwest.
700 houses also damaged
The area of Kilua where the eruption occurred has been closed to the public since 2007 due to dangerous conditions. Kilua volcano also erupted in June and September this year. Eruptions at Kilua can continue for several days or months. In 2018, Kilua volcano erupted from May to August and destroyed about 700 houses.
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