Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted with lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet, representing the most vigorous activity since the Pu’u’ō’ō eruption in the 1980s
Situated on the southeastern coast of Hawaii’s Big Island.
Created by the Hawaiian hotspot — not at tectonic boundaries but generated by a mantle plume beneath the Pacific Plate.
Main Attributes:
Type: Shield volcano — wide, dome-like structure with gentle inclines.
Crater: Halemaʻumaʻu, regarded as the legendary dwelling of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess associated with volcanoes.
Eruption Characteristics: Regular, molten lava streams; intermittent jets of lava.
Rift Zones: Two primary rift areas (eastern – 125 km, southwestern – 35 km).
Age: Ranging from 210,000 to 280,000 years; surfaced above sea level approximately 100,000 years ago.
Timeline of Volcanic Activity
1983–2018: The longest documented eruption — devastated towns such as Kalapana and Kaimū.
2018: Collapse of lava lake and ash eruptions reaching 30,000 ft, resulting in the destruction of 716 houses.
2024–25: Revived eruption phases featuring intermittent lava fountaining and hazardous gas release.
Environmental and Ecological Importance:
Releases sulfur dioxide, resulting in volcanic smog (vog) and acid precipitation.
Affects regional air quality and ecosystem development (e.g., Kaʻū Desert).
Abundant in unique species because of seclusion.
Safeguarded within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage.
Cultural Significance:
Thoroughly researched by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (founded in 1912).
Initially detailed by William Ellis, a missionary from England.
Possesses profound spiritual meaning in Hawaiian mythology.
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