Visitors warned after toddler nearly runs off 400-foot cliff near Hawaii volcano
1 week, 2 days ago

Visitors warned after toddler nearly runs off 400-foot cliff near Hawaii volcano

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The National Park Service is warning parents to keep their children close after a toddler ran toward the edge of a 400-foot-tall cliff at Hawaii National Park on Christmas. “Park rangers remind visitors to stay on trail, stay out of closed areas and to keep their children close, especially when watching Kīlauea from viewpoints along Crater Rim Trail. open image in gallery Lava fountains erupt in Kīlauea crater as seen from Kūpinaʻi Pali in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Monday. Hazards increase for parkgoers during volcanic eruptions “The hazards that coincide with an eruption are dangerous, and we have safety measures in place including closed areas, barriers, closure signs, and traffic management,” Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh said in a statement.

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Toddler came within a foot of falling into active Hawaii volcano after mother took her eye off him
1 week, 2 days ago

Toddler came within a foot of falling into active Hawaii volcano after mother took her eye off him

Daily Mail  

A toddler narrowly escaped serious injury at Kilauea Overlook when he ran toward the edge of the caldera on Christmas day. A toddler narrowly escaped serious injury at Kilauea Overlook when he ran towards the edge of the caldera on Christmas day The boy's mother managed to grab him just in time, averting what would have been a fatal 400-foot …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky
1 week, 5 days ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky

Al Jazeera  

Lava continues to spew from one of the world’s most active volcanoes, days after the eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island began. The eruption, which began on Monday, has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Live images broadcast online by the United States Geological Survey showed a burst of lava spewing from the Halema’uma’u …

Video: Glowing lava fountains rise from stunning Kilauea eruption
1 week, 5 days ago

Video: Glowing lava fountains rise from stunning Kilauea eruption

India Today  

Glowing red lava fountains are captivating visitors at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii as the eruption continues into Christmas Day. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the eruption, which began early on December 23, has seen lava fountains reaching impressive heights of approximately 246 feet from the caldera rim. Glowing red lava fountains continue to erupt at #Kilauea summit this Christmas …

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
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1 week, 5 days ago

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — One of the world’s most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday. The eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Molten rock began shooting from the volcano before dawn on Monday when fissures opened in the caldera floor …

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
1 week, 5 days ago

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

The Independent  

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Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, unleashing spectacular lava lake flows
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, unleashing spectacular lava lake flows

India Today  

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted within its summit caldera, Kaluapele in the early hours of December 23, 2024, at approximately 2:20 AM local time. According to the United States Geological Survey, the eruption produced spectacular lava fountains that reached heights of up to 300 feet. The National Park Service reported that the volcanic activity was confined to …

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts again: One of the world's most active volcanoes
1 week, 6 days ago

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts again: One of the world's most active volcanoes

India Today  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii: Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island. The eruption was confined to the volcano’s summit caldera, in a remote, closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported. Increased earthquake activity began at about 2 a.m. local time …

One of the world’s most active volcanoes — Hawaii’s Kilauea — is erupting again
1 week, 6 days ago

One of the world’s most active volcanoes — Hawaii’s Kilauea — is erupting again

Associated Press  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island. The eruption was confined to the volcano’s summit caldera, in a remote, closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported. Increased earthquake activity began at about 2 a.m. local …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park

The Independent  

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park

Associated Press  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — One of the world’s most active volcanoes is erupting again in a remote part of a Hawaii national park. Kilauea erupted briefly Sunday night in an area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that’s closed to the public. The volcano’s middle East Rift Zone eruption then resumed Monday night, U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory …

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again spewing fountains of lava
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again spewing fountains of lava

Hindustan Times  

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted again, spewing fountains of lava more than 80 feet high. The volcano began erupting at around 3:15 pm local time, the US geological survey's Hawaiian volcano observatory said. "Lava fountain heights have decreased since the eruption onset, but remain up to about 20-25 meters high," the volcano observatory said raising …

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea one of the most active volcano on Earth erupts again
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea one of the most active volcano on Earth erupts again

Live Mint  

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, resumed erupting on September 10 following a two-month pause. This renewed eruption showcases glowing lava within a national park on Hawaii's Big Island, positioned at a safe distance from inhabited areas and structures, reported AP. The Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported that the eruption commenced in the afternoon at Kilauea's summit. Large numbers …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts third time this year, red alert issued
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts third time this year, red alert issued

Hindustan Times  

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began to erupt on Sunday afternoon, with flows currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said on Sunday. Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupts in Hawaii, Sunday, Webcam images show fissures at the base of the volcano's crater that are generating lava flows on …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for third time this year
1 year, 3 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for third time this year

Al Jazeera  

Local emergency management agency says eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island ‘does not pose a lava threat to communities’. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency wrote on social media that the eruption “does not pose a lava threat to communities”. Located in a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Big Island, well away from population centres, Kilauea is much smaller …

Hawaii Kilauea volcano tours: How the local tourism industry deals with eruptions, lava flows, and the visitors who want to see them.
1 year, 5 months ago

Hawaii Kilauea volcano tours: How the local tourism industry deals with eruptions, lava flows, and the visitors who want to see them.

Slate  

This is part of Airplane Mode, a series on the business—and pleasure—of travel right now. “We say it’s Hawaiian-style lava,” says Katie Molzer, who has been leading tours for 12 years with Hawaii Outdoor Guides. “Those weeks after an eruption ends,” he says, “they get on the van and they’re just really jazzed to see an erupting volcano for the …

Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The nearly two-week eruption of a Hawaii volcano, one of the most active in the world, has come to a pause, scientists said. After a three-month hiatus, Kilauea began erupting again June 7 — displaying fountains of glowing red lava without threatening any communities or structures. Crowds of people flocked to the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, …

As tourists flock to view volcano's latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect
1 year, 6 months ago

As tourists flock to view volcano's latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect

The Hindu  

Hawaii tourism officials urged tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. “Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻāina, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority urges …

As tourists flock to view volcano’s latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect
1 year, 6 months ago

As tourists flock to view volcano’s latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii tourism officials urged tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. “Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻāina, the Hawaiʻi Tourism …

Hawaii volcano eruption expected to attract queues of tourists at national park
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii volcano eruption expected to attract queues of tourists at national park

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The eruption of Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is expected to attract long queues of tourists flocking to …

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after three-month pause
1 year, 6 months ago

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after three-month pause

The Hindu  

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on June 7 after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerising, glowing lava that's a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. “There’s no reason to expect this to transition into a rift eruption that would threaten any communities here …

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause
1 year, 6 months ago

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that’s a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. “There’s no reason to expect this to transition into a rift eruption that would threaten any communities …

Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning
1 year, 9 months ago

Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting, scientists said in an update to a previous warning. The U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement late Saturday that seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.” The statement cautioned “another intrusion or resumption …

Eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops after 61 days
1 year, 9 months ago

Eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops after 61 days

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The latest eruption at Kilauea’s summit on Hawaii’s has paused after 61 days of volcanic activity. U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said Tuesday lava was no longer flowing on the crater floor of Halemaumau, where all recent volcanic activity had been confined, Hawaii News Now reported. USGS said the reduction in activity was related to the …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows
2 years ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

India Today  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera, the agency said. Kilauea’s summit is inside …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again inside its summit crater
2 years ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again inside its summit crater

LA Times  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, less than a 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 said, less than a month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again
2 years ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

Al Jazeera  

Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupting just weeks after it stopped releasing lava from a previous eruption. The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has begun erupting less than one month after it and its larger neighbour Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava from a previous eruption. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it detected a glow in webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows
2 years ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

India Today  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbour Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera, the agency said. Kilauea’s summit is inside …

AP PHOTOS: Spectacular eruption of world’s largest volcano
2 years, 1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: Spectacular eruption of world’s largest volcano

Associated Press  

HILO, Hawaii — The lava from the world’s largest volcano is so hot and bright that the sky has turned orange. Officials were initially concerned that the lava would head toward the community of South Kona, but instead it migrated to a rift zone which scientists said doesn’t threaten communities. Ken Hon, scientist in charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, …

The fiery power of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano captured in series of stunning images
2 years, 8 months ago

The fiery power of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano captured in series of stunning images

Daily Mail  

These incredible pictures underscore that Hawaii truly is a hotspot tourist destination. Michael Shainblum ventured to Hawaii's Big Island to see the Kilauea volcano spewing lava into the sea. I was already stunned by witnessing this lava waterfall pouring off the cliff, and it's a big waterfall too' At one time, Kilauea 'produced 250,000-650,00 cubic yards of lava per day …

Man, 75, dies after falling 100 feet from viewing platform into Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
3 years ago

Man, 75, dies after falling 100 feet from viewing platform into Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: What Kilauea’s history tells us about its future
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: What Kilauea’s history tells us about its future

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanos on Earth, began erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island Wednesday. Hon said that within hours of Wednesday’s eruption the volcano’s summit crater floor had been covered in more than 6 feet of lava. After the 2018 eruption, a summit lava lake in the same area stopped erupting and for the first time …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, lava fountains form in park
3 years, 3 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, lava fountains form in park

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit. “All signs indicate that it will stay within the crater,” said Ken Hon, the USGS scientist in charge of Hawaii Volcano Observatory. …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruption in ‘full swing’: USGS
3 years, 3 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruption in ‘full swing’: USGS

Al Jazeera  

2018 eruption of Kilauea caused widespread damage, but officials say latest eruption poses no immediate threat to homes. Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has erupted in “full swing”, the United States Geological Survey said, with local media reporting that the eruption posed no immediate danger to residents. Webcam footage of the Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit showed lava fountains covering the …

Is Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The ground at the summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has been rumbling and swelling …

EXPLAINER: Is Hawaii's Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Is Hawaii's Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The ground at the summit …

Is Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano about to erupt again? Here’s what to know
3 years, 4 months ago

Is Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano about to erupt again? Here’s what to know

LA Times  

The crater of the Kilauea volcano, south of Honolulu, on Aug. 13. The ground at the summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been rumbling and swelling in recent days, prompting scientists to warn that the mountain could once again disgorge lava. Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Monday noticed a surge of earthquakes and the ground swelling at the …

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano stops erupting after months of lava
3 years, 7 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano stops erupting after months of lava

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has stopped erupting. Kilauea, which had been erupting at its summit crater since December, has “paused” producing new lava, the USGS said. Officials said the lava could begin erupting again soon or it could move into a phase of quiescence before its next eruption. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, had been erupting …

Lava spatters, flows inside crater of Hawaii volcano
4 years ago

Lava spatters, flows inside crater of Hawaii volcano

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lava spattered and flowed over …

Lava spatters, flows inside crater of Hawaii volcano
4 years ago

Lava spatters, flows inside crater of Hawaii volcano

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Lava spattered and flowed over the weekend inside the crater of a Hawaii volcano that began erupting in December. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the lava is confined to the summit crater of Kilauea, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday. Vents on the northwest side of the crater spattered Saturday while erupting lava flowed through crusted-over channels into a …

Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site
4 years ago

Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site

The Independent  

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Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site
4 years ago

Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Park rangers have cited dozens of people who have gathered at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to witness an ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano. We want to keep the park open so everyone can safely experience this beautiful new eruption, but when visitors enter closed areas, rangers must concentrate on these few individuals. This puts our staff in …

Hawaii Volcano Begins Erupting After 2 Years, 3 Feet of Lava Already Formed
4 years ago

Hawaii Volcano Begins Erupting After 2 Years, 3 Feet of Lava Already Formed

News 18  

Lava was rising more than 3 feet per hour in the deep crater of a Hawaii volcano that began erupting over the weekend after a two-year break, scientists said Tuesday. Kilauea volcano within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island was gushing molten rock from at least two vents inside its summit crater, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Since …

Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break
4 years ago

Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Lava was rising more than 3 feet per hour in the deep crater of a Hawaii volcano that began erupting over the weekend after a two-year break, scientists said Tuesday. Kilauea volcano within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island was gushing molten rock from at least two vents inside its summit crater, the U.S. Geological Survey …

Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break
4 years ago

Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lava was rising more than …

Lava lake forms after Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii
4 years ago

Lava lake forms after Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii

LA Times  

Plumes of gas and smoke rise near active fissures in the crater of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano Monday. Lava was rising more than three feet per hour in the deep crater of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which began erupting over the weekend after a two-year break, scientists say. Kilauea, which sits within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, …

Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park
4 years ago

Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island roared back to life Sunday night as lava went shooting into the air, boiling away a water lake and sending a massive plume of steam, gas and ash soaring into the atmosphere. Tom Birchard, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Hawaii, said lava poured into the crater and mixed …

Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii
4 years ago

Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Observers at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory noticed …

Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, followed by quake
4 years ago

Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, followed by quake

LA Times  

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has erupted, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Tom Birchard, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Hawaii, said a new lava flow interacted with a pool of water inside the crater, and that led to a short-lived but fairly vigorous eruption. By 1 a.m., USGS officials told Hawaii News Now that …

Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
4 years ago

Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Al Jazeera  

The eruption started with multiple fissures opening on the walls of Halemaumau Crater. Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on the Big Island erupted and shot a steam and ash cloud into the atmosphere that lasted about an hour, an official with the National Weather Service said early on Monday. It was followed by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake at its epicentre located beneath …

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