The Large Island is residence to one of the vital energetic volcanoes on Earth. And you may see why.
Hawaii’s youngest and most energetic volcano, Kilauea, has been erupting lava for many years, including lots of of acres to the island since 1983. A latest eruption episode inside its sizable pit crater, Halema’uma’u, exhibits how lava can vigorously erupt from the volcano, situated on the southeastern shore of the island of Hawaii. United States Geological Survey researchers with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory filmed spectacular fountains of lava taking pictures from the bottom — indicative of Kilauea’s dynamic volcanism.
“This one went to 11…,” the USGS Volcanoes account posted on X.
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“This clip shows a view of 600-foot-high lava fountains from episode 11 of the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea,” the USGS stated. “The episode started at 6:26 p.m. HST on February 25, and paused at 7:06 a.m. HST on February 26. Make sure you have the volume turned up…”
A map displaying the situation of Hawaii’s Kilauea and its previous lava flows.
Credit score: NPS / USGS
This newest eruptive episode, occurring atop the volcano’s lava-blanketed summit inside Hawaii Volcanoes Nationwide Park, started on Dec. 23, 2024. The volcanic episodes have lasted from 13 hours to over 8 days. They’re naturally superior and intense, however comparatively regular for Kilauea. Immediately, 90 % of the volcano is roofed in lava that is lower than 1,000 years outdated.
The supply of magma (underground lava) for Hawaiian volcanoes like Kilauea is a stationary “hot spot,” a spot beneath Earth’s crust the place rocks soften after which frequently ooze out, flowing as much as the floor by subterranean channels. You’ll be able to watch Kilauea’s roiling volcanic exercise reside on a USGS webcam, day and evening.
And future denizens of Earth might witness Kilauea’s even youthful sibling, Lo’ihi, which at present erupts lava 1000’s of ft beneath the floor, within the Pacific Ocean. It, too, might at some point spray beautiful fountains of lava into the air.
