Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii showed early signs of erupting once again on March 19, starting its 14th episode shortly before 9:30 am. The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park witnessed activity starting at midnight with seven small lava flows until 6 am. Lava began spewing out of the south vent around 9:50 am, with experts noting low dome fountaining as gas-rich magma mixed with degassed magma.
Since December 23, Kīlauea has been erupting in phases with each episode lasting between 13 hours to eight days, separated by pauses of less than 24 hours to 12 days. This latest episode is considered optimal for visitors as it is not particularly dangerous. Vog and Pele’s hair are expected to increase as the episode continues.
Geology professor Steve Lundblad from UH Hilo commented that the eruption could continue for a while in a safe area with minimal impact on populated areas. All eruptive activity remains within the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, with no significant activity noted along Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone. The eruption has been closely monitored by the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
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