Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Remote Hawaii National Park
The eruption poses no immediate threat to homes but may affect nearby areas with volcanic gas emissions.
- Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began erupting again on Sunday night in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- The eruption is occurring in the middle East Rift Zone, a remote area closed to the public and more than 6 miles from the nearest road.
- US Geological Survey (USGS) officials warned that lava flows can destroy everything in their paths, although the current eruption does not threaten human life or infrastructure.
- Volcanic gas emissions, known as 'vog,' may impact downwind subdivisions, posing potential health hazards and affecting agriculture and livestock.
- Geologists observed fountaining eruptive fissures and active lava flows in Napau Crater during a helicopter overflight on Tuesday morning.