KÄ«lauea Eruption Intensifies, Lava Fountains Reach 130 Feet

US: KÄ«lauea Eruption Sends Lava Skyward in Fiery Spectacle
Towering lava fountains erupted at KÄ«lauea's summit, reaching staggering heights of 262 to 295 feet (80 to 90 meters), according to USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists. The fiery display marked a powerful surge in volcanic activity,
KÄ«lauea eruption continues with spectacular lava fountains reaching 100 feet
At 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, the eruption continued in Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) with 50–80 foot (15–25 meter) lava fountains from two vents. A Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crew observed continuous fountaining that fed an expanding lava fan across the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. USGS photo by K. Lynn.
Fountains increase to 60 to 100 feet high as KÄ«lauea eruption shows more vigor
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that fountaining from the southern active vent began to increase and become more continuous at about 5:15 p.m. today, with spatter rising to 60 to 100 feet high, mainly from the more southerly of the two active vents.
Spectacular Lava Fountains Soar Over 250 Feet High at KÄ«lauea
After a period of silence, KÄ«lauea volcano burst into activity on December 23, 2024, with striking lava fountains reaching as high as 80 meters, painting the night with vivid colors. This remarkable event,
KÄ«lauea eruption intensifies as lava fountains reach 130 feet on Hawaii's Big Island
KÄ«lauea eruption intensifies as lava fountains reach 130 feet on Hawaii's Big IslandSource: AP
Spectacular eruptions at Hawaii's KÄ«lauea volcano reach 130 feet in the air
The KÄ«lauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began erupting once again on December 23 and continues to spew fountains of lava as of December 29. The explosive eruptions are sending lava 130 feet in the air.
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