A volcanic eruption began at Kīlauea on the Hawaiian Islands
A volcanic eruption began at Kīlauea on the Hawaiian Islands, with lava fountains reaching up to 30 meters in height, as captured in video footage recorded around 21:50 on July 28. Scientists confirmed the start of activity at approximately 10:22 local time (23:33 MSK) on Tuesday, July 28.
Consensus
- An eruption began at Kīlauea volcano on the Hawaiian Islands on July 28.
- Lava fountains reached a height of up to 30 meters during the eruption.
- Video footage of the eruption was published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- The eruption started with weak activity in the northern vent of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
- No immediate threat to residents was reported at the time.
Points of divergence
- The video was recorded around 21:50 on July 28, and shows lava fountains forming multiple molten rivers after initial eruption. — vm
- The Hawaiian Volcanological Observatory of the U.S. Geological Survey reported the lava fountain height as up to 30 meters. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (3 sources)
- Footage of the eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has appeared — Вечерняя Москва
- Извержение вулкана Килауэа началось на Гавайях — Вечерняя Москва
- Kilauea volcano eruption begins in Hawaii. Lava fountains reach heights of 30 meters, reports Hawaiian Volcano Observatory — ТАСС (Telegram)