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BIG ISLAND, Hawaii — The Kilauea Volcano on the southeastern shore of Hawaii's Big Island is erupting for the third time this year.
Located within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the eruption of Kilauea began on Sunday and is still going on Wednesday, treating spectators to an incredible sight.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the initial lava fountain from the eruption was measured at approximately 160 feet high. Since then, fountain heights have decreased to around 32 feet to 50 feet.
As of Tuesday morning, all lava from the eruption was confined to the summit caldera, the large cauldron-like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a magma chamber in a volcanic eruption.
Additionally, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory hasn't reported any unusual activity along the rift zones and the volcano alert level is at "WATCH."
On Monday, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reported the Keanakākoʻi Crater viewing area was closed due to high concentrations of sulfur dioxide and volcanic particulates.
More information and updates about the eruption can be found here.
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