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HONOLULU (AP) — Lava from a Hawaii volcano shot into the sky
Tuesday in tall fountains that were expected to grow even bigger
as part of an off-and-on eruption.
The eruption began Dec. 23 in a crater at the summit of Kilauea,
one of the world’s most active volcanoes, in Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park on the Big island.
Tuesday was the eruption's 12th episode. What began in the
morning with sporadic, small flows became continuous fountaining
in the afternoon, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. They
reached 150 to 165 feet (45 to 60 meters) and were expected to
grow.
A webcam showed a vigorous fountain of bright red lava.
No residential areas have been threatened by the eruption.
People have been flocking to overlook sites inside the park for
views of the fiery show.
The length of time for each fountaining episode has varied from
several hours to several days. Episodes have been separated by
pauses lasting from less than 24 hours to 12 days, according to
the observatory.
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