Hawaii's Kilauea blasts lava
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This latest activity, designated as Episode 42, is currently confined to the summit caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Ground sensors indicate that winds are blowing from the northeast, which is expected to carry volcanic gas and fine material like Pele’s hair and ash to the southwest.
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Episode 42 ended at about 11:38 p.m. Sunday after nine hours and 42 minutes.
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted on Sunday, sending lava fountains, ash and smoke into the air
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