'High' lava fountains imminent at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, USGS says

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is gearing up for a spectacular eruption, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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See it: Large 'volnadoes' swirl during volcanic eruption in Hawaii

The outcome is a spectacular vortex of dark smoke caused by the large lava fountains to create a "volnado" phenomenon.

Video shows lava shoot over 1,000 feet into the air from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

The eruption was accompanied by a "volnado," or a tornado-like swirl of dust and ash caused by the contrast between the heated air near the lava and the cooler air.

Watch: ‘Volnado’ spins as Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Cellphone showed the Kilauea volcano producing a fountain-like lava eruption with a twister-like plume of ash visible nearby.

Episode 36 of Kilauea’s eruption ends with fountains reaching up to 1,000 feet

Scientists said fountains from the north vent are about 500 feet high, and fountains from the south vent are about one-third as high.

Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains 330 metres high

Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 36th time since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 330 metres high.View on euronews

Lava pours from Kilauea volcano in Hawaii

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the moment lava spewed from Hawaii’s Kilauea on Sunday. The lava is contained within the summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and isn't threatening homes or buildings.
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