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Eruption of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, unleashing lava and hurricanes

Kilauea, known as one of the world's busiest volcanoes, has experienced near-weekly eruptions starting from December. The ongoing eruption is currently being observed by...

Erupting Volcano: Kilauea in Hawaii spews lava and hurricane-like force
Erupting Volcano: Kilauea in Hawaii spews lava and hurricane-like force

Eruption of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, unleashing lava and hurricanes

The Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, has erupted once again. This latest eruption marks the 32nd since the volcano started erupting again in late December, and it is located within the Volcanoes National Park on the largest island of the Hawaiian island chain, known as "Hawaii" or "Big Island".

The eruption began on Tuesday morning (local time) and has been observed by the US Geological Survey (USGS), who published a video of the event on platform X. Each eruption has lasted from a few hours to more than a week, with the current eruption showing no signs of abating yet.

Lava fountains from the eruption reach heights of up to 100 meters, and volcanic gases released could have far-reaching effects, according to the USGS. The Hawaiian island chain, a US state, is approximately 3,700 kilometers southwest of the US West Coast.

The Kilauea volcano stands at a height of 1,247 meters and is part of the Hawaiian island chain, which is not to be confused with the city of Hawaii or the state of Hawaii on the US mainland. The capital of the Hawaiian island chain, Honolulu, is located on the island of Oahu northwest of "Big Island".

The city nearest to the Kilauea volcano eruptions in Hawaii is Hilo, located on the Big Island (Hawaii Island) where the Kilauea volcano is active. The eruptions occur within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, and Hilo is the closest major city in the region.

A dust devil has been observed swirling at the edge of the lava fountains during the eruption, which is caused by the meeting of hot and cold air. The Pacific archipelago is the location of the Hawaiian island chain, and Kilauea is an active volcano within this picturesque landscape.

The Hawaiian island chain is a popular tourist destination, and visitors are advised to check travel advisories before planning their trips. The USGS continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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