A slow-moving flood of lava destroyed hundreds of homes in the southeast area of Big Island and completely filled Kapoho Bay. The lava from the 2021 eruption was contained to Kilauea’s summit crater, but a previous eruption in 2018 caused devastation. It was the first time that Kilauea and its neighbor, Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, had erupted simultaneously since 1984. The volcano had stopped erupting in December for the first time since September 2021. Kilauea also erupted in January and showed signs of “heightened unrest” in May. While an eruption is an exciting experience, keep in mind you are observing a sacred event,” the NPS said. “Witnessing the crust of an active lava lake being dragged into seething fountains is unforgettable. Public visitors are urged to follow safety precautions, including staying on marked trails and overlooks and not entering closed areas, according to the release. Tthe eruption “is expected to draw thousands of visitors” to the park, which is open 24 hours per day, the NPS said in a news release. The National Park Service has listed the locations where people can safely watch the eruption, and those who wish to do so can view it from as close as half-a-mile away. Live video from USGS shows glowing lava shooting into the air atop the volcano’s summit. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting once again Geological Survey via AP) US Geological Survey/AP Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey shows Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, from the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east, Thursday, Jan.
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