Credited from: THEGUARDIAN
Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is once again demonstrating its volcanic power, with the current eruption being the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks. The recent activity commenced on December 23 in a crater at the summit, with intermittent pauses and resumptions noted by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The latest bout of volcanism resumed on Monday, accompanied by sporadic spatter fountains that escalated into what is termed "sustained fountaining."
Reportedly, fountains have been observed on the northern side reaching heights of 100 to 120 feet (approximately 30 to 40 meters), creating multiple streams, while a smaller fountain with an emerging lava flow is noted on the southern side. Each volcanic episode that transpired since December 23 has varied in duration, extending from 13 hours to eight days, with pauses lasting anywhere from less than 24 hours to up to 12 days. It is estimated that the ongoing episode may last between 10 to 20 hours.
The spectacle is accessible from various public overlooks within the park and poses no immediate threats to residential areas or infrastructure. As Kilauea and neighboring Mauna Loa stand as two of the world's most active volcanoes, their eruptions are closely monitored, serving both as a natural wonder and a subject of scientific inquiry. For further details, visit AP News and India Times.