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Eruption of Kilauea volcano sending lava 200 meters into the air, forcing park closure
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Summary
Kilauea volcano has reportedly erupted on Hawaii's Big Island, sending lava fountains over 200 meters into the air and prompting the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption reportedly began after 11 am local time and has produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava, according to USGS data cited by reports.
Key Facts
- •Kilauea volcano erupts with lava fountains reportedly reaching over 200 meters high.[1]unverified
- •Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed due to the eruption.[1]unverified
- •The eruption has reportedly produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava.[1]unverified
[1] Guardian World
Locations
Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkUnited States, Hawaii
19.39, -155.25Big IslandUnited States, Hawaii
19.50, -155.00Sources (1)
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Kilauea volcano has reportedly erupted on Hawaii's Big Island, sending lava fountains over 200 meters into the air and prompting the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption reportedly began after 11 am local time and has produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava, according to USGS data cited by reports.
- • Kilauea volcano erupts with lava fountains reportedly reaching over 200 meters high.
- • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed due to the eruption.
- • The eruption has reportedly produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava.