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Astounding Photos Of Kilauea's Eruption

In this webcam image provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Wednesday June 7, 2023. Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting Wednesday morning, officials with the U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted from Sept. 2021 to Dec 2022. A 2018 Kilauea eruption destroyed more than 700 residences. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)
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In this webcam image provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Wednesday June 7, 2023. Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting Wednesday morning, officials with the U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted from Sept. 2021 to Dec 2022. A 2018 Kilauea eruption destroyed more than 700 residences. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)

At a Glance

  • Kilauea began erupting again Wednesday morning.
  • Stunning photos show the eruption and smoke rising from the crater.

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A​fter a three-month pause, Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began erupting again on Wednesday morning.

P​hotos show lava oozing from the volcano's Halemaumau crater at Kilauea's summit and smoke rising from the site of the eruption.

A​ccording to the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, increased earthquake activity was reported Tuesday night, indicating that magma was moving beneath the surface.

(​MORE: Hawaii Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Seen From Webcam)

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According to the Associated Press, M​ike Zoeller, a geologist with the observatory, said that there is no indication that this eruption will threaten any communities on the Big Island, as all activity remains within a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

“The lava this morning is all confined within ... the summit caldera. So plenty of room for it still to produce more without threatening any homes or infrastructure,” park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane explained. “So that’s the way we like our eruptions here.”

A​ccording to the USGS website, several minor lava fountains were visible Wednesday

V​isitors were flocking to overlooks on Wednesday to witness the lava lake, which was measuring a little over a half of a square mile.

C​lick through the slideshow above to see awe-inspiring images of the eruption.

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