Hawaii's Big island witnesses a volcanic eruption!
Dec 23, 2020
Kilauea volcano Which is located on Big island Hawaii was seen erupting on Sunday night and people were instructed to stay home. An earthquake was also recorded which struck volcano’s south flank.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4, as recorded by The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
A video was also recorded in which lava was seen flowing into the crater. It started with multiple fissures openings which were seen on Halemaumau crater walls. Watch the video here.
As of just after 6 am HST on Dec 21, 2020, the middle of the 3 fissures that opened at K?lauea last night has paused; the main eastern and weaker western fissures remain active. Lava continues to fill Halema?uma?u, and volcanic gas and glass (Pele's hair) travels downwind. pic.twitter.com/lBJXJ3EBoG
— USGS Volcanoes???? (@USGSVolcanoes) December 21, 2020