00:00Lava shot 720 feet into the air during Hawaii's latest Kalauea eruption.
00:05The dramatic episode began before dawn on October 17th at the volcano's summit.
00:10According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the towering fountains came from a vent inside Halema Umasu Crater.
00:17The eruption continued for nearly six hours before the fountains stopped abruptly.
00:22But the lava was only part of the spectacle.
00:24The volcanic plume rose approximately 25,000 feet above sea level, carrying ash and other volcanic material into the atmosphere.
00:33This was the 55th lava fountaining episode in an eruption that began in December 2024.
00:39The latest burst of activity followed nearly two months without another major fountaining episode.
00:44By October 18th, officials reported that the eruption was paused and the volcano's alert level had been lowered.
00:51Scientists continue to monitor Kalauea because its activity can change.
00:56For now, episode 55 has ended, but the volcano remains an active part of Hawaii's landscape.
01:02Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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