He Kilauea volcanolocated in Hawaiiregistered a new Explosive eruption who released a powerful source of Incandescent lava that reached until 365 meters high. The phenomenon lasted approximately nine hoursas reported by the United States Geological Service (USGS) and the Hawaii volcano observatory.
The violent emission of volcanic material corresponded to the twenty -eighth eruptive episode Del Kilauea since last year.
During the event, volcanic activity generated Lava sources up to 300 metersaccompanied by thick smoke clouds and an intense issuance of volcanic gasesas the Observatory experts said, based in the Los Volcanes National Park of the archipelago.
The dangers of the eruption
The authorities issued a health alert for the appearance of the calls “Pele hair”thin filaments of volcanic glass They arise in the middle of lava sources.
These fragments, which can be transported by the wind, represent a risk to the human and animal health. If they inhale or come into contact with the skin or eyes, they can Cause cuts, irritations and toxic effectss.
Together with this warning, they also pointed out the danger that the volcanic gaseswhose concentration can reach nearby communities and affect air quality in the surroundings.
Since December, the historic volcano It erupts 28 timessomething unpublished in the world. It is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet today.
The Lewotobi Laki Volcano also erupted
The Kilauea was not the only volcano active during the week. He Lewotobi Laki Lakilocated in Indonesiaalso unleashed a powerful rash on Monday, which attracted the attention of international media.
The phenomenon generated a ashes column approximately 18 kilometers highwidely exceeding the usual level of intercontinental commercial flights, which are between the 10 and 12 kilometers of altitude.
Local authorities maintained the highest alert level Since June, when a similar explosion caused a cloud of ashes of 10,000 meters. On that occasion, the emergency led the authorities to order the Evacuation of all villages located on a radius of Eight kilometers of the crater.
Both episodes reinforced the concern of international organizations about the behavior of active volcanic systemsand underlined the need to constantly monitor their variations.
Source: Ambito
