Big island (Hawaii) has become much larger since the beginning of the eruption of Kilauea, said in his report , the U.S. Geological survey (USGS). Falling into the ocean of lava almost completely filled the Bay Kapoho and formed a new territory in 555 acres (225 ha almost).
Kīlauea Volcano’s #LERZ status update: fissure 8 active; several overflows near Kapoho Crater; at the ocean entry, lava has created 555 acres of new land. https://t.co/vz7oZuR4KJ pic.twitter.com/KFvltBzhh3
— USGS Volcanoes🌋 (@USGSVolcanoes) July 4, 2018
Despite the fact that all the land of the Hawaiian Islands were created through volcanic lava, this process is not so fast – usually need thousands of years to the newly formed territory became stable and suitable for life. A new area of 555 acres is built on loose fragments of lava and sand, so the surf can easily destroy its base, the new earth will lose its support and slip into the ocean. That’s why no hurry yet to add new square footage to an existing map of America.
The eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii is one of the largest and longest in the entire history of the American Islands: the volcano «woke up» back in 1983 and during that time were in different phases of activity.
In 2008, on the summit of Kilauea has reopened the crater of Halemaumau, which formed a lake of lava.
In early may of 2018 in so-called «fracture zone» (Eastern part) Kilauea began a new and much more powerful lava eruption, which was preceded by an earthquake. The magnitude of the quake was 6.9 points. Authorities immediately announced the evacuation of the population and gave the area around Kilauea status «the disaster zone«.
Is this area dangerous to life: the so-called «hair Pele» and other fragments of volcanic glass, can throw around several hundred meters, causing irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the air erupting large amounts of ash that negatively affect lung function, and the lava splashes can not only maim, but to kill.
Despite the real threat to life, many scammers try to sneak into this district to make cherished selfi on the background and current Kilauea lava. Authorities are trying to somehow influence this process and established the punishment for a stay in the elemental area in the form of a fine of $ 5 thousand or arrest for a term up to 1 year.
Now account for 22 crack from which lava erupts. One of the most active, 8-I, constantly supplying lava to the General stream, there were cones of spatter with a height of 55 m (180 ft) and lava fountains already rarely reach this level. In the last 48 hours the main flow of lava ceased to reach the coastline: mostly lava enters the ocean from several points along the Northern edge of the stream.
That’s how volcanic eruptions affect life on Earth.
