One of the world\u2019s most active volcanoes has produced a fire show that some experts warn could mirror the famous 1983 eruption that lasted for over 35 years.<\/p>\n
The K\u012blauea volcano on Hawaii\u2019s Big Island burst its summit crater of Halema\u02bbuma\u02bbu on Friday (local time), sending lava over 30 metres into the air.<\/p>\n
Warnings came early in the morning as lava began to bubble to the surface before spitting out of the northern vent, before an afternoon explosion that marked the 31st eruption since December.<\/p>\n
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By continuing you agree to our Terms<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n K\u012blauea has been actively spewing lava on and off for years which have created massive lava valleys and a tourist hot spot for thousands of travellers witnessing the incredible show every year.<\/p>\n Some lava bursts have sent fountains over 300 metres into the air, and scientists believe recent activity may reflect changes in the vent structure, widening passages which have reduced the height but not the amount of lava expelled.<\/p>\n \u201cSpattering within the north vent was visible overnight, along with several sluggish overflows,\u201d said USGS Volcanoes on X.<\/p>\n \u201cThe summit region switched from inflationary deformation to deflation with the start of the fountaining.<\/p>\n \u201cSo far, eruptive activity has been localized to the north vent only during this episode. During episode 30, both the north and south vents erupted, as well as a new fissure in the south caldera wall.\u201d<\/p>\n The recent activity remains safely contained within the crater, posing no threat to nearby communities.<\/p>\n Visitors to the island who trekked up to the viewing areas have described the roar as the lava explodes out of the crater as like hearing a jet plane.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery eruption feels like I am sitting in the front row at nature\u2019s most extraordinary show,\u201d said Hawaii Volcanoes National Park volunteer Janice Wei.<\/p>\n