The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is considered to be one of the most active in the world. Even still, folks continue to be shocked by the increase in activity as of late. It all started on Dec. 23, 2024. Since then, there have been nine episodes of eruptive activity. That includes the latest one that took place on Tuesday, Feb. 11. That might not sound like a lot of activity, but you’d be surprised at how long these often powerful episodes can last.
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Some eruptive episodes are shorter, like 13 hours. But the longest lasted for eight days, with pauses in between. Because there are so many opportunities to witness these eruptions, we’re also getting lots of breathtaking footage, too. That includes the video below!
@bbcnews Kilauea has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst into life on 23 December. #Kilauea #Volcano #Hawaii #VolcanicEruption #Lava #Eruption #BBCNews ♬ original sound – BBC News
The flow of lava also varies greatly during these eruptions. On the shorter end, lava fountains at Kilauea have reached 16 feet high. On the other end, the lava can be shot a whopping 330 feet into the air! How incredible is that? It’s no wonder so many people are flocking to see this activity in person.
An Unusually Active Kilauea Volcano Continues to Provide Us With Breathtaking Footage
For those who do get the chance to view Kilauea in person, keeping a safe distance is vital. To get a better idea of what that looks like, here’s another video taken by a recent visitor. The height on that lava is incredible!
@iamai_x The coolest experience in my life was seeing this active volcano today on the Big Island. #volcano #kilaueaeruption ♬ Volcano Sound – Asmr & Sonidos de la Naturaleza & Sons da Natureza
While residents have not been impacted by the lava, officials still note the possible impacts to those closer to the site. This includes people who are hoping to visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the location of Kilauea.
“Current hazards include volcanic gas emissions and windblown volcanic glass (Pele’s Hair) that may impact Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and nearby communities,” the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement.
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