Kilauea Volcano Blasts Lava 1,000 Feet into the Sky in Fiery Spectacle

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Get ready to witness nature at its most explosive :volcano: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano just erupted again — launching lava over 1,000 feet into the air in a fiery display that lit up the night sky This marks the 23rd eruption since December 2024 — and scientists say more could be on the way  In this video, we break down what happened during the six-hour eruption From lava fountains as tall as skyscrapers to ash clouds 14,000 feet high We also cover the hidden dangers — like &quot;vog&quot; and Pele’s hair — and explain why experts are warning of more eruptions soon.  :round_pushpin: All activity remains within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — but the power of Kilauea is a sight to behold. WooGlobe Ref : WGA702521 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Imagine standing near a volcano and watching lava shoot 1,000 feet into the sky,

00:05like fireworks from the Earth itself.

00:07That's exactly what happened Sunday night at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

00:11In a jaw-dropping six-hour eruption,

00:14lava fountains reached heights as tall as the Empire State Building.

00:17It all began at 4.15 p.m. with thin lava jets.

00:21But within 30 minutes, those jets exploded into massive fountains.

00:25Another blast from the south vent followed, reaching 800 feet.

00:28In total, half of the Halema-Umo crater floor was covered in fresh molten rock.

00:34And the ash plume? It soared over 14,000 feet into the air.

00:38Scientists say there's no immediate danger to communities,

00:41since it's all happening inside a national park.

00:44But there are still hazards, from sulfur dioxide turning into vog

00:48to sharp volcanic glass floating in the air known as Pele's hair.

00:52Kilauea has erupted 23 times since December and shows no sign of slowing.

00:56With magma building underground, experts say,

01:00get ready, another eruption could be just days away.

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