Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted once again on Tuesday, sending lava shooting 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The latest eruption started at 10:16 a.m. local time, with molten rock flowing onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, this marks the ninth episode of volcanic activity since Kilauea first erupted on December 23, 2023. Previous eruptions have lasted between 13 hours and eight days, with intermittent pauses.
While no residential areas are currently under threat, the eruption has attracted visitors to overlook points inside the national park, where they can witness the lava flows.
Kilauea is located on Hawaii’s Big Island, approximately 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu. The volcano has been erupting on and off for nearly two months, keeping scientists and visitors closely monitoring its activity.
Authorities continue to assess the situation, and while the current eruption remains confined to the crater, officials advise visitors to follow safety guidelines while observing the spectacle.
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