1,000-Foot Lava Fountains Could Return Soon

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Kilauea Volcano is rumbling once again — and scientists say an eruption could happen any day now :volcano::fire:  This will be the 31st eruption since December, and it promises towering lava fountains, glowing skies, and a front-row seat to nature’s raw power.  But Kilauea is more than just science. For Native Hawaiians, it’s sacred land — the legendary home of the volcano goddess Pele.  In this video, we dive into the explosive power building beneath Halemaumau Crater, the cultural stories surrounding the eruption, and what visitors need to know if they’re planning a trip to see the action up close. WooGlobe Ref : WGA713242 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00The ground is shaking, and Kilauea is about to erupt again.

00:03For the 31st time since December,

00:05Hawaii's most active volcano is preparing for another fiery show.

00:10Lava fountains could shoot 1,000 feet in the air,

00:13lighting up the sky in red and orange.

00:15And if you're lucky enough to be at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,

00:18you'll feel the heat from over a mile away.

00:21Volunteer Janice Wei says it sounds like a roaring jet engine.

00:24Scientists say magma is rising from deep within the Earth,

00:27filling underground chambers like a shaken bottle of champagne,

00:31just waiting to explode.

00:32This isn't just science. It's sacred.

00:35Native Hawaiians believe the crater is home to the volcano goddess Pele.

00:39And hula dancers like Huihui Kanaheli Mossman visit to chant,

00:43give offerings, and witness the stories of their ancestors come to life in fire.

00:48Thousands are watching via livestream.

00:50But if you're going in person, stay safe, stay on trails,

00:54and never turn your back on a volcano.

00:55Because with Kilauea, you never know when the next eruption will begin.

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