Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on May 25, marking Episode 23 of its ongoing eruptive phase. According to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, lava from the north vent reached nearly 1,000 feet in height, with plumes soaring up to 5,000 feet into the sky. The eruption, captured on livestream by USGS, began at 9:48 p.m. local time from the north vent, followed by a south vent eruption at 10:25 p.m., which reached over 800 feet before the event abruptly ended.
Located within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea’s eruption occurred in a restricted area of Halemaumau crater, which has been the site of recurring lava activity since December 23. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, continues to pose various hazards, including volcanic gas emissions and “Pele’s hair”—fine, glassy volcanic threads that can cause respiratory, skin, and eye irritation.
Officials highlighted the risk from sulfur dioxide emissions, which produce volcanic smog or “vog,” potentially impacting air quality downwind. Ground hazards such as crater instability and rockfalls also remain significant near Kilauea’s summit, an area closed to the public since 2007.
The observatory noted that lava fountaining episodes at Halemaumau typically last less than a day and are followed by pauses of several days. A new status update was scheduled for May 26.
Source: Swifteradio.com
