Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, has resumed erupting as of December 23, marking the seventh episode in a few weeks. The eruption features lava fountains reaching heights of 100-120 feet, feeding multiple streams. Activity has included sporadic pauses, lasting from less than a day to 12 days. While the current episode is expected to last 10 to 20 hours, lava poses no threat to nearby homes or infrastructure, and the event is visible from public overlooks within the park.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed its eruption, marking the seventh episode in recent weeks, with lava fountaining reaching heights of 100-120 feet.
Since resuming on December 23, episodes of eruption at Kilauea last from 13 hours to eight days, with pauses varying from less than 24 hours to 12 days.
The current eruption can be observed from many public overlooks in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park without posing a safety threat to homes or infrastructure.
Despite periodic pauses, Kilauea continues to display vigorous activity, with lava flows emerging on both the north and south sides of the volcano.
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