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Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano enters explosive activity phase again

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One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kīlauea, located in the U.S. archipelago of Hawaii, entered another phase of explosive activity yesterday, Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Images released by authorities show massive fissures in the volcano’s crater, spewing and ejecting lava.

The volcanic eruption began at approximately 2:20 a.m. local time (2:20 p.m. Cyprus time), according to the USGS.

“By 4:30 a.m. (4:30 p.m.), lava fountains reaching heights of 80 metres were observed,” it added.

The sulphur dioxide emitted from the crater will interact with the atmosphere, creating a mist known as “volcanic smog,” the institute noted.

This volcanic smog can harm humans, animals, and crops.

According to the USGS, the situation at the volcano stabilised around 6:30 a.m. (6:30 p.m.), without any infrastructure being threatened.

Kīlauea has remained in a near-continuous phase of explosive activity since 1983. The previous eruption occurred in September. It is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii, alongside Mauna Loa, the largest in the world.

Although smaller than Mauna Loa, Kīlauea is more active and highly appreciated by tourists for its spectacular lava flows and pyroclastic displays.

Also read: Volcanic eruption in Indonesia: 16,000 people to be evacuated

Source: ANA-MPA-AFP

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