HONOLULU — A spectacular display of lava is currently erupting from a volcano in Hawaii, marking the latest phase of an eruption that has seen both pauses and restarts.
Lava fountains originating from a vent of Kilauea volcano, situated on the Big Island, reached impressive heights exceeding 250 feet (76.2 meters) as reported on Monday night by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
By Tuesday morning, a live streaming webcam captured robust flows of bright red lava bursting from the volcano, showcasing the eruption’s intensity.
This ongoing eruption began on December 23 at the summit’s crater of Kilauea, recognized as one of the globe’s most active volcanoes.
Notably, this is the eighth episode of the eruption. After small, sporadic fountains of spatter commenced on Sunday, their activity quickly escalated, as confirmed by the observatory. Observations indicated that the height of the lava fountains surged dramatically from approximately 50 feet (15.24 meters) to 250 feet (76.2 meters) within just an hour on Monday night.
Fortunately, this volcanic activity is contained within a designated area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, ensuring that there is no immediate danger to local residences or infrastructure.
As the eruption evolves, monitoring efforts continue to ensure safety and provide updates on its developments.
