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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.
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