In Honolulu, a spectacular display was witnessed as lava fountains from a volcano in Hawaii soared to heights of 600 feet (approximately 180 meters) during a recent episode of an ongoing eruption that has seen multiple starts and pauses over several months.
On Tuesday night, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported that the impressive lava fountains had diminished in height, ranging between 250 feet (around 80 meters) and 300 feet (about 90 meters). By Wednesday morning, cameras continued to capture stunning images of vibrant-red lava and rising plumes of smoke.
According to scientists, the latest eruption sequence concluded midmorning after maintaining nearly 22 hours of intense activity.
This volcanic activity originated on December 23 in a crater located at the summit of Kilauea, known as one of the planet’s most renowned active volcanoes situated in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
As of Tuesday, this marked the 12th episode of the current eruption cycle, which initially presented with sporadic minor lava flows in the morning and escalated into significant fountaining by the afternoon, as noted by observatory staff.
Fortunately, no residential zones have been at risk throughout this spectacular natural event. Visitors have been flocking to the national park, eager to experience the mesmerizing fiery spectacle firsthand.
The duration of each lava fountaining phase has varied significantly, spanning from several hours up to several days. The intervals between these episodes have ranged from less than a day to periods extending up to 12 days, according to insights provided by the observatory.
