We have all heard of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii's big island. It is famous for erupting non-stop since January 3rd 1989 and is one of the world's most famous as well as most active volcanoes. This past weekend the volcano grabbed headlines once again as it spewed lava over 65 feet into the air! The article points out that “the fissure eruption was spotted shortly after the floor at the Pu'u O'o crater collapsed around 5 p.m. Saturday. It occurred along the middle of Kilauea's east rift zone, about 2 miles west of Pu'u O'o.” Along with the lava flows came many earthquakes reported in the area. The article states that there were over 150 within 24 hours.
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed all operations in the vicinity of the new eruption, and has prohibited all public hiking to the area. However, scientists have begun making their way near the opening for observation. At last reports the eruption was estimated to be around 535 yards long. No homes in the area are in any immediate danger from lava flow, but still have the potential danger of sulfur dioxide gas within a half mile down wind of the eruption.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/07/national/main20039954.shtml
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/07/national/main20039954.shtml
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