00:00Lava soaring 500 feet into the sky, toxic gas warnings, and deadly glass-like strands floating
00:07for miles. Kilauea has erupted again, and it's far from ordinary. On September threscent,
00:13Hawaii's Kilauea volcano exploded into action for the 32nd time since December 2024. For over 13
00:20hours, lava lit up the sky. Blasting as high as a 40-story building, a massive smoky plume rose
00:2610,000 feet above Big Island. But it wasn't just the lava that caused concern. The eruption released
00:33over 50,000 tons of volcanic gas, forming a thick, hazy smog called Vogue, which can trigger breathing
00:39problems, skin irritation, and headaches. USGS warned that even miles away, the effects can still be
00:46dangerous. And then there's Pele's hair, strands of lava as thin as spider silk, sharp like glass,
00:52floating over 10 miles. They can contaminate water and irritate skin and eyes. While no
00:59immediate danger was declared, Hawaii's Volcano Alert remains at watch. And the public is urged
01:04to stay cautious. With lava, gas, and glass all in one eruption, Kilauea just reminded the world.
01:10Why it's one of Earth's most active and unpredictable volcanoes.
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