One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea in Hawaii, erupted again early Monday, with lava fountains reaching over 200 feet and a plume of toxic gas rising above the area. The eruption began around 2 a.m. and is expected to continue for a while, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. There are no immediate threats to infrastructure, but residents south and west of the volcano may experience high levels of volcanic smog known as “vog.” Lava fountains as high as 262 feet were reported, with lava bombs and molten material being ejected from the crater’s floor. By 5:30 a.m., an estimated 400 acres of the caldera floor were covered in lava. The volcano has been erupting since 1983, with its most recent eruptions occurring in June and September. A previous eruption in 2018 destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors to avoid exposure to harmful gases.
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The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has reawakened with a new eruption
