Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii erupts after 3 months of silence.
Another Eruption Detected at Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island
Exciting news from Hawaii’s Big Island! The Kīlauea volcano has erupted once again, prompting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to raise its volcanic alert level from “watch” to “warning.”
This marks the third eruption of the year for Kīlauea, following previous eruptions in January and June. The name Kīlauea means ”much spreading” in Hawaiian, which perfectly captures the awe-inspiring nature of this volcano.
The eruption occurred on September 10th at around 3:15 p.m. local time. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that it started within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater and the eastern part of Kīlauea’s summit caldera, both located within the beautiful Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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According to the USGS, the eruption was preceded by “a period of strong seismicity” and “rapid uplift of the summit.” However, there is no need to worry as the eruption is contained within the national park and poses no threat to nearby communities.
“The opening phases of eruptions are dynamic. Webcam imagery shows fissures at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu crater generating lava flows on the surface of the crater floor,” it said in a statement.
The USGS has raised the volcano alert level to “warning” and changed the aviation color code to “red.” This indicates that a major volcanic eruption is either imminent or suspected, with hazardous activity both on the ground and in the air.
“The activity is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu, and the hazards will be reassessed as the eruption progresses,” stated the USGS. They are in constant communication with the national park to monitor the situation closely.
Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) assures that the eruption does not pose a lava threat to nearby communities. However, volcanic particles and fumes could potentially cause breathing problems.
“However, eruptions emit volcanic particles and gases, which may create breathing problems for people exposed,” EMA stated on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Kīlauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, previously erupted from September 2021 until December 2022. In December, Hawaii’s biggest volcano, Mauna Loa, also had an eruption on the Big Island.
After a short pause, Kīlauea resumed erupting in January, lasting for 61 days until March. The volcano erupted again in June, showcasing magnificent fountains of glowing red lava without posing any threat to communities.
During the second eruption, visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park were treated to breathtaking views of the eruption from various vantage points.
“Kilauea overlook was spectacular this morning,” said park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane, describing the mesmerizing lava lake on June 7. “It was molten red lava. There were several areas of pretty robust fountaining. It’s just really, really pretty.”
In 2018, a major eruption of Kīlauea resulted in the destruction of over 700 homes. Prior to that, the volcano had been erupting since 1983, occasionally affecting farms and homes with streams of lava. The lava even reached the ocean, creating dramatic interactions with the water.
In 2019, a series of earthquakes and another major eruption at Kīlauea caused the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses.
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