Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Eruption: Impact and Updates

Kilauea Volcano: Recent Eruption Unveils Nature’s Power

At this time, lava at Kilauea is confined to the summit and does not pose a lava threat to communities. However, eruptions emit volcanic particles and gases which may create breathing problems for people exposed. Follow guidance from @Volcanoes_NPS staff if you are in the area. pic.twitter.com/RzlnzVQvwM
— Hawaii EMA (@Hawaii_EMA) September 11, 2023

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The US Geological Survey said on Sunday that the Hawaii Kilauea Volcano began to erupt on Sunday afternoon, and its flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor.

At about 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, @USGSVolcanoes reported Kilauea is erupting in the summit caldera, within the Halema'uma'u crater and dropped block to the east. Alert level is WARNING and the aviation level is RED. No threat to the public from lava. https://t.co/WwxY9Ml6au
— Hawaii EMA (@Hawaii_EMA) September 11, 2023

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This is the third volcanic eruption, and it was preceded by a period of strong seismicity and the rapid uplift of the summit, as per the USGS. Kilauea Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and the string of earthquakes will be the major eruption at Kilauea, which will lead to the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses.

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