10 Questions
What is the name of Hawaii's most active volcano that erupted for the second time in three months?
Kilauea
How high did the fountains of lava reach during the eruption?
500 feet
What organization is the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory a part of?
United States Geological Survey
What was the alert level raised to for Kilauea just under an hour before the eruption began?
Warning
Where did livestreamed footage show fissures generating lava flows?
At the base of the volcano's main crater, Halemaʻumaʻu
When was Kilauea's last eruption before the recent one in August?
June
What are some signs of an imminent eruption that the observatory mentioned?
Increasingly frequent earthquakes, swelling of ground, pools of magma flowing upward
What health risk could volcanic smog pose to people with respiratory issues?
Health risk
What is volcanic smog made of?
Sulfur dioxide and other volcanic gases
What does Mr. Phillips say about the threat to human life and property from the eruption?
No immediate threat
Learn about the recent eruption of Kilauea, Hawaii's most active volcano, as reported by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Get insights into the eruption details and alert levels raised for Kilauea.
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