More reminders why the Halema‘uma‘u area is closed
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Detailed Description
Two explosions in as many days were triggered by rocks falling into Kīlauea Volcano's summit lava lake. The event shown above occurred around 12:26 p.m., HST, today (Thursday, October 20). The other explosion happened around 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19. Both events are reminders why the area around Halema‘uma‘u Crater remains closed to the public.