The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display over the weekend.
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On Saturday, the volcano erupted, shooting a lava fountain an estimated 700 feet in the air.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the fountain on the north vent sent a plume cloud rising to 25,000 feet.
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The backstory:
The volcano is one of the world’s most active. It has been erupting periodically since Dec. 23, 2024, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor the activity closely.