Kilauea Volcano’s Latest Eruption Draws Crowds
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, shooting lava high into the air and covering the floor of Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This is the latest activity in an on-and-off eruption that began on December 23.
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has been erupting intermittently for nearly two months. The current eruption started at 10:16 a.m. when molten rock began flowing across the crater floor. Moments later, a vent spewed lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the sky.
According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, this marks the ninth eruptive episode since December 23. Past eruptions have lasted between 13 hours and eight days, with quiet pauses in between.
No Homes at Risk
Thankfully, no nearby homes or residential areas are in danger from the lava flow, as the activity remains confined to the summit crater.
Visitors to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have been gathering at overlook sites to catch a glimpse of the spectacular lava display. The park offers a rare opportunity for tourists and locals alike to witness nature’s fiery spectacle up close, making it a popular spot during eruptive periods.
Kilauea is located about 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu on Hawaii’s Big Island.
