Lava bursts forth as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, spewing lava over 200 meters high and closing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed due to the Kilauea volcano eruption, impacting visitors and local activities.
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted on Thursday, with lava exploding over 200 meters into the air. Located on the Big Island, Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and lava fountains began erupting after 11 am local time. The eruption led to the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. By Thursday evening, plumes of smoke and lava pouring downslope were observable via livestream. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the episode has produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava so far.
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the eruption produced 3.6 million cubic yards of lava.
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