Eruption of one of the most active volcanoes in the world: scary images from Hawaii

2023-06-09 17:46:16Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Eruption of one of the most active volcanoes in the world: scary images from
The last eruption of the Kilauea volcano

Shocking are the images circulating on the Internet from the recent eruption of the Kilauea volcano in the Hauai archipelago.

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Wednesday. The images show fissures in the heart of the volcano, with lava pouring out of its crater and forming "fountains". Scientists characterize volcanic activity as "dynamic".

The USGS has issued a warning about the risk of sulfur dioxide being released into the atmosphere and creating volcanic smog, which is spreading as far as Kilauea. It can also cause respiratory problems in humans and animals and damage crops. It also warns of "Pelle's hair", referring to fine threads of solidified lava that can cause skin and eye irritation.

Kilauea's eruption came just months after neighboring Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano, erupted in late 2022 after a 38-year hiatus.

Kilauea is smaller but much more active than Mauna Loa. It last erupted in January and volcanic activity continued until March. Eruptive activity was almost non-stop from 1983 to 2019.


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