Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea erupted again on Wednesday, mainly releasing volcanic gas.
Eruption details: The eruption began at 4
* By 3 p.m., initial lava flows were between 13 and 30 feet high and covered the crater floor, an area of about 370 acres.
Concerns and hazards: Large amounts of volcanic gas, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, are released.
* This may cause health hazards for people, livestock, and damage crops from volcanic smog.
* Other hazards include wall instability, ground cracking, rockfalls, and “Pele’s hair” – glass fibers formed from gas bubbles becoming airborne.
Current status: A code red alert has been issued in the area, and a live stream of the eruption is available for viewing.
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