Spectacular volcanic eruption: Kilauea throws lava fountains up to 60 m!

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has once again come into focus as its impressive lava fountains reach heights of 45 to 60 meters. This eruption, which began on Tuesday, marks the fourth phase of an eruption that began on December 23, 2024. This is the twelfth time since then that Kilauea has shown its explosive power, but fortunately the residential areas are not at risk. Numerous onlookers flocked to viewing points in the national park to watch the fascinating spectacle vienna.at reported.

Activation of the lava fountains

With the return of activity at Kilauea, volcanologists have discovered that two powerful lava fountains are feeding a broad lava flow that is now moving within Halema'uma'u Crater. This eruption followed a brief pause of 12 days while pressure in the volcanic system continued to rise. Loud volcanoes.net The eruption at Kilauea began last night at 7:15 p.m. CET, which was 9:15 a.m. in Hawaii. At this point, weak lava spattering initially occurred until the activity increased significantly and the lava fountains have continued to shoot to dizzying heights since 8:00 a.m. CET.

The volcanologists urgently warn of possible gas emissions that could extend beyond the borders of the national park. The volcano remains under observation, with a warning level of “yellow” and a flight color code of “orange”. To date, no signs of changes have been recorded in the East Rift Zone or the Southwest Rift Zone. If activity continues or even increases, Kilauea could again reach heights of over 70 meters, as in previous episodes. The fascination of Kilauea is reflected not only in its spectacular eruptions, but also in the scientific research into the impressive force of nature.