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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kīlauea summit viewing area reopens in Hawaiʻi National Park
HAWAIʻI NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano's summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Kīlauea's eruptions uncover secrets of volcanic activity The area has been closed since May 2018, following two large earthquakes, a catastrophic eruption and summit collapse that triggered thousands of smaller earthquakes over a four-month period. The park's historic Jaggar Museum and two buildings used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory were badly damaged and removed. Deconstruction began in April 2024 and is now complete. Although the buildings are gone, the observation deck and historic stone walls, once crumbling and riddled with fractures from the 2018 earthquakes, are repaired. Check out more news from around Hawaii An outline of the former Jaggar Museum footprint includes stones from the original columns to commemorate the historic building. 'We are delighted to welcome everyone back to Uēkahuna,' Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh said. 'We deeply appreciate how understanding the community and park visitors have been during the construction process, and mahalo those who provided feedback on the options.' A new path now connects the observation deck to Crater Rim Trail along the rim of the caldera, and the area is replanted with native shrubs, grasses and trees near the observation deck. A historic stone bench was restored, and several new benches that replicate the historic look have been added. 'We are so excited to have Uēkahuna and observation reopened again, it's not just because there's more parking over there. It is such a stunning significant location in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park during this last eruption episode 23 when we have huge high fountains on Sunday,' said Jessica Ferracane. 'People could actually feel the heat from the fountains there. It was warm, not real hot, but it was you could definitely feel the warmth over there. I mean it has been closed for the last seven years so we're super excited to have Uēkahuna open again.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Visitors are urged to stay behind the stone walls and post-and-cable barriers at Uēkahuna and elsewhere along the caldera rim for their safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
21-03-2025
- CBS News
Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii spews lava 700 feet high, leaving visitors "gasping in amazement"
Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The molten rock was contained within the park and wasn't threatening residential areas. The 14th episode ended Thursday afternoon after 28 hours. During the last seven hours, lava fountains were up to 600 feet high, according to the USGS' Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. In the early afternoon, a webcam's livestream showed vigorous, bright-red fountains but later only showed billowing smoke. One USGS webcam captured images of rock fragments flying over the volcano's rim. Another stunning image captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory showed whirlpool textures in the lava pond's crustal plates, a phenomenon called lava drainback. The volcano began its current eruption on Dec. 23. It has stopped and resumed more than a dozen times since. The shortest episode lasted 13 hours, while the longest lasted eight days. In January, CBS affiliate KGMB reported that Kilauea put on a spectacular show with a 26-hour eruption, with live cameras showing a mixture of volcanic gas emissions and steam from the rain at the summit. A strong glow from the north vent indicated that lava remained close to the surface of the crater, scientists said. Each time, the volcano has sent lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, creating a dramatic sight for park visitors. Local families on spring break were among those gathered at various overlooks in the national park, said park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane. "There is a lot of excitement in the air and visitors are gasping in amazement, smiling from ear to ear, and walking briskly or running from parking lots to viewpoints hoping to see" the lava activity before it waned, she said in an email shortly before the fountains ceased. The eruption is the sixth recorded at Kilauea's summit since 2020. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea also erupted in June and September 2024. The park, on Hawaii's Big Island, is about 200 miles south of Honolulu.
NBC News
21-03-2025
- NBC News
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high
HONOLULU — Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The molten rock was contained within the park and wasn't threatening residential areas. The 14th episode ended Thursday afternoon after 28 hours. During the last seven hours, lava fountains were up to 600 feet high, according to the USGS' Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. In the early afternoon, a webcam's livestream showed vigorous, bright-red fountains but later only showed billowing smoke. The volcano began its current eruption on Dec. 23. It has stopped and resumed more than a dozen times since. The shortest episode lasted 13 hours, while the longest lasted eight days. Each time, the volcano has sent lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, creating a dramatic sight for park visitors. Local families on spring break were among those gathered at various overlooks in the national park, said park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane. 'There is a lot of excitement in the air and visitors are gasping in amazement, smiling from ear to ear, and walking briskly or running from parking lots to viewpoints hoping to see' the lava activity before it waned, she said in an email shortly before the fountains ceased. The eruption is the sixth recorded at Kilauea's summit since 2020. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea also erupted in June and September 2024. The park, on Hawaii's Big Island, is about 200 miles south of Honolulu.
Asharq Al-Awsat
21-03-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Puts on Dazzling Show with Lava Fountains Hundreds of Feet High
Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet (215 meters) Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause, the US Geological Survey said. The molten rock was contained within the park and wasn't threatening residential areas. The 14th episode ended Thursday afternoon after 28 hours. During the last seven hours, lava fountains were up to 600 feet (180) meters high, according to the USGS' Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. In the early afternoon, a webcam's livestream showed vigorous, bright-red fountains but later only showed billowing smoke. The volcano began its current eruption on Dec. 23. It has stopped and resumed more than a dozen times since. The shortest episode lasted 13 hours, while the longest lasted eight days. Each time, the volcano has sent lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, creating a dramatic sight for park visitors. Local families on spring break were among those gathered at various overlooks in the national park, said park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane. 'There is a lot of excitement in the air and visitors are gasping in amazement, smiling from ear to ear, and walking briskly or running from parking lots to viewpoints hoping to see' the lava activity before it waned, she said in an email shortly before the fountains ceased. The eruption is the sixth recorded at Kilauea's summit since 2020. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea also erupted in June and September 2024. The park, on Hawaii's Big Island, is about 200 miles (320 kilometers) south of Honolulu.
