Today, may 26, at the Kilauea volcano experienced a series of powerful explosions that led to the ejection of a column of ash height of more than 3 km (11 thousand feet).
After noon, around 12:42, on the Big island of three explosions. The result was a three-meter column of ash and the nearby villages started to cover the ash.
Kilauea volcano intensified earlier this month after a series of earthquakes and never stops spewing lava. Geologists consider this phenomenon one of the greatest cycles of eruption for a century.
The islanders have been notified that it is necessary to avoid contact with pepela, which can cause eye irritation and difficulty breathing, especially in people with respiratory problems.
About 2 thousand residents of Leilani Estates and Gardens Lanipuna are unable to return to their homes due to the lava flows and the high levels of toxic sulfur dioxide gas from volcanic vents.
According to the Associated Press, Wednesday, may 23, near the volcano of methane appeared a blue flame which is produced when the hot lava burns plants and trees.
Hawaii volcano’s blue flames trigger fears of explosions https://t.co/jVUltBYhOH pic.twitter.com/ZfG0E4CcRw
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 26, 2018
The Hawaiian volcano Observatory (Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – HVO) warns that the activity of the eruption may change at any time and requests that residents continue to be ready to respond to changing conditions.
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Posted by Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency on Thursday, May 24, 2018
Amazing shots #volcano #hawaii pic.twitter.com/qzWBOh08vZ
— Evan Kirstel (@evankirstel) May 25, 2018
Lava flow…
Satisfying?#lava #volcano #hawaii @TomHall #500pxrtg pic.twitter.com/wfZuGnlSHx
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) May 26, 2018
