Lava fountain erupts from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, Kīlauea, Hawai‘i
Detailed Description
Lava fountain during episode 31 of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō eruption. This episode lasted for nearly 23 hours, and erupted about 19.4 million cubic meters (25.4 cu yd) of lava that covered an area of 4.8 square kilometers (1.8 sq mi). The fountains reached a maximum height of 309 m (1,014 ft). Episode 32 occurred 38 days later.
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Public Domain.
USGS
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The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō Eruption Lasted 35 Years
The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption began in 1983, and ranks as the longest and most voluminous known outpouring of lava from Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone in more than 500 years.
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The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō Eruption Lasted 35 Years
The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption began in 1983, and ranks as the longest and most voluminous known outpouring of lava from Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone in more than 500 years.