Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupts again
Hawai’i’s Kīlauea volcano erupted again on Friday, sending lava fountains soaring up to 370 meters (1,200 feet) and burying a US Geological Survey (USGS) camera that briefly captured the activity in volcanic debris.The eruption, which began around 8.45 am on Saturday, produced 12.1 hours of continuous lava fountaining, the USGS said. Footage released by the agency showed ash and volcanic debris engulfing a fixed camera on the rim of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, causing the feed to glitch and cut out briefly between 9.55 am and 9.57 am The BBC also reported that the camera stalled before being overtaken by ash.USGS said the latest activity marks the 38th eruptive episode since Kīlauea resumed intermittent eruptions in December last year. The agency documented several overflows from the crater’s south vent and observed dome-shaped lava fountains.The eruption remains confined to the Halema`uma`u crater inside Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Officials said no homes or communities are under threat, as the activity is limited to the park.Kīlauea has alternated between short eruptions and multi-day pauses for nearly a year. USGS teams continue monitoring seismic trends and gas emissions, which remain within typical “eruption pause” ranges.
