HONOLULU (AP) — A magnificent display of nature’s power unfolded as a cascade of molten lava gushed forth from a Hawaiian volcano on Tuesday, marking the latest chapter in an eruption that has alternated between periods of activity and dormancy. Streams of fiery lava surged from a vent of the majestic Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s illustrious Big Island, soaring to heights surpassing 250 feet (76.2 meters) by the evening of Monday, as reported by the latest update from the esteemed Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
As the sun rose on Tuesday morning, a webcam captured the dynamic streams of crimson-hued lava flowing with remarkable vigor. The eruption, which commenced on December 23 within a crater at the summit of Kilauea—a famed member of the world’s most active volcanoes—has now entered its eighth episode. Initially characterized by modest and sporadic bursts of spatter fountains on Sunday, the activity rapidly intensified, escalating from heights of 50 feet (15.24 meters) to an impressive 250 feet (76.2 meters) within the span of a single hour on the night of Monday.
Fortunately, this captivating volcanic spectacle is unfolding within a restricted area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, thus posing no immediate danger to nearby residences or essential infrastructure.
