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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Video show lava fountain shooting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

  • Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island experienced a spectacular eruption, with lava shooting out.
  • Footage captured by the United States Geological Survey (USGC) showed molten rock gushing from the geyser on Tuesday, 5 May.
  • The eruption commenced at 8:17 am HST and concluded approximately nine hours later at 5:22 pm HST.
  • The USGC has labelled this event as 'episode 46 of lava fountaining' since the current activity began in December 2024.
  • Kilauea is recognised as one of the world's most active volcanoes.

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