1 /2 USGS Video Courtesy of USGS Episode 38 The ongoing lava gush of Kilauea volcano began this morning.
2 /2 Courtesy USGS Episode 38 of the ongoing Kilauea volcano eruption’s lava gush begins this morning.
Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, with the 38th episode of lava eruption beginning this morning.
This morning, Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater erupted again with lava, its 38th eruption since it began on December 23.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 38th eruption began at 8:45 a.m. with lava fountains reaching 100 feet high at the North vent. “The fountain is rapidly increasing in height and originating from left and right vents within the northern cone,” said a press release from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
As with the previous 37 episodes, all eruptive activity is limited to craters within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. No changes were detected in the eastern or southwestern rift zones.
Scientists warn that high concentrations of volcanic gases, known as “vog,” are a danger downwind of eruption zones.
“Strong winds may have blown light particles, including Bailey’s hair, farther downwind. Once they hit the ground, Bailey’s hair would sometimes clump and tangle together, making it look like a tumbleweed,” they said.
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