Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures - AP News
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted with lava fountains up to 200 feet, closing parts of a national park.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano began erupting Monday, generating lava fountains up to 200 feet high within its summit caldera. This activity has prompted the closure of certain areas within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a portion of Crater Rim Drive. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported no immediate threat to communities, with all lava confined to the park. Officials are monitoring the eruption closely for any changes that could impact public safety or infrastructure. The eruption marks the volcano's third in the past year.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a portion of Crater Rim Drive are closed due to the eruption.
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Hawaii Kilauea Volcano Eruption
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted, sending lava fountains hundreds of feet into the air. The significant volcanic activity has led to the closure of a national park and highways, prompting evacuations and concerns for public safety.
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