Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii

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It's Mother's Day and it seems the planet is going through many labor pains around the world.  Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is in world news and many are getting an education on Volcanism!

In this view of Halema'uma'u the lava level has lowered.

One of the most interesting mechanics is the level of lava in the Caldera. (magma chamber/reservoir)  When this lava level drops beyond the water table in the the conduit (chamber) water will flow into the conduit causing steam to rise from the chamber.  At this point, all Hell can break loose!

It seems this element of mechanics has happened at Kilauea where we're seeing steam rise from the chamber!  If rocks and debris fall into the chamber blocking the flow of steam a massive eruption can occur from pressure build-up launching tons of boulders and rocks of all sizes into the air!  Volcanologist Janine Krippner, "We are looking at the possibility of a steam-driven eruption at the summit, which is not as large as magmatic eruptions that we see at volcanoes like Mount St. Helens. The hazards are ballistic rocks around the summit area."

Steam Eruption

Earthquakes just in one day (so far) around the Pacific Ring of Fire.

USGS Web Cams Hawaii Volcanoes (updated pics)

Volcano Discovery

Vog Information

Lava Event Fissure

Video Update Hawaii

This is tense, Godspeed Hawaii

 
18th fissure opens


Sounds of Hell 



Update: 5/29/18
Aerial footage of fast lava burns Hawaii homes

Hawaii County officials were knocking on doors on several streets in the Leilani Estates subdivision alerting residents to flee fast-moving lava from the Kilauea volcano on Monday night.