Kilauea Volcano is erupting again, sending lava fountains and toxic gases skyward. Officials have issued a Code Red alert—how bad is it this time? Find out now!
A sudden swarm of earthquakes and an eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has officials scrambling. What does this mean for locals and visitors? Click to uncover the story!
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A sudden swarm of earthquakes and an eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has officials scrambling. What does this mean for locals and visitors? Click to uncover the story!
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00:00Breaking news from Hawai'i-Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes is erupting again just months after its last eruption.
00:08Officials have raised a code red alert, and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Here's what you need to know.
00:15At around 2 a.m. HST on December 23, a swarm of earthquakes beneath the summit signaled trouble.
00:22By 2.30 a.m., cameras confirmed lava spewing from fissures in Halema'uma'u crater at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
00:29Lava fountains shot as high as 300 feet before settling to over 100 feet.
00:35The U.S. Geological Survey quickly elevated Kilauea's alert level to warning and changed its aviation color code to red,
00:42indicating the highest level of volcanic activity.
00:46But it's not just the lava. Experts are deeply concerned about the toxic volcanic gases billowing into the air.
00:53The National Park Service has urged people to stay away for their safety, as these gases pose serious risks.
01:00Ken Hahn of the USGS described the eruption as a sudden and dramatic event, explaining a crack opened up,
01:07allowing magma to rise rapidly to the surface.
01:10Kilauea is no stranger to eruptions. Since 2020 alone, it's erupted five times.
01:16Past eruptions have lasted anywhere from weeks to over a year.
01:20This is a developing story, and experts are closely monitoring for any changes.
01:24Stay tuned for updates, and if you're in the area, stay safe.