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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spewing lava in seventh recorded episode in recent weeks Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spewing lava in seventh recorded episode in weeks
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Fountains up to 120ft high have been reported, feeding multiple lava streams in Hawaii Volcanoes national parkFountains up to 120ft high have been reported, feeding multiple lava streams in Hawaii Volcanoes national park
One of the world’s most active volcanoes is back in action.One of the world’s most active volcanoes is back in action.
The Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes national park is spewing lava once again, the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks.The Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes national park is spewing lava once again, the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks.
The eruption that began on 23 December in a crater at Kilauea’s summit has paused periodically. It resumed on Monday, preceded by small, sporadic spatter fountains that continued to increase in intensity to reach “sustained fountaining”, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.The eruption that began on 23 December in a crater at Kilauea’s summit has paused periodically. It resumed on Monday, preceded by small, sporadic spatter fountains that continued to increase in intensity to reach “sustained fountaining”, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.
Fountains on the north side are 100-120ft (30-40 meters) high and are feeding multiple lava streams, the observatory said. A small fountain can be seen on the south side with a small lava flow emerging.Fountains on the north side are 100-120ft (30-40 meters) high and are feeding multiple lava streams, the observatory said. A small fountain can be seen on the south side with a small lava flow emerging.
Each episode since 23 December has continued for 13 hours to eight days, the observatory said. The pauses have lasted from less than 24 hours to 12 days.Each episode since 23 December has continued for 13 hours to eight days, the observatory said. The pauses have lasted from less than 24 hours to 12 days.
The current episode will probably last 10 to 20 hours, the observatory said.The current episode will probably last 10 to 20 hours, the observatory said.
Hawaii Volcanoes national park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.Hawaii Volcanoes national park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
The eruption is visible from many public overlooks in the park. The lava is not posing a hazard to homes or infrastructure.The eruption is visible from many public overlooks in the park. The lava is not posing a hazard to homes or infrastructure.