Hawaii's Kilauea erupts sending lava 1,000 feet into the air, in 45th eruptive episode
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Key Points:
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Thursday morning, marking its 45th eruption since December 23, 2024, with lava fountains reaching heights of 1,000 feet and smoke rising to 16,500 feet.
- The USGS observed initial lava activity late Monday, indicating the volcano's reawakening after a brief pause since its last eruption on April 9.
- Primary hazards from the eruption include volcanic gases and tephra such as Pele's Hair, thin glass fibers that can cause injury if they come into contact with skin or eyes, though currently, these pose no threat to nearby communities.
- These eruptions are confined to a section of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island that has been closed to the public since late 2007 due to ongoing volcanic activity.
