Big Changes at Hawaii HAVE BEGUN
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, part of one-of-the-largest hotspot plumes on Earth, has been erupting with its 41st episode.
New geologic observations (earthquake swarming, record tilt measurements) suggest that Kilauea is building to something BIG in the near future.
Commentary by geophysicist Stefan Burns Live data on the Earth and Sun at Earth Evolution: https://www.earthevolution.com/energy-analytics
Live footage USGS….
UPDATE:
The Kīlauea volcano is taking a pause.
Lava fountains stopped on the evening of January 24, and there is currently no active eruption. Scientists can still see a faint glow from inside the crater, especially from one vent, which means hot lava is still present below the surface.
There has been some very small shaking underground, but it is minor and not unusual for a volcano during a quiet period. Only a couple of tiny earthquakes were recorded, and they were too small to be felt.
Inside the crater, lava is moving very slowly, with small changes on the surface. This gentle activity may continue for a few days.
The ground around the summit has slightly risen, suggesting magma is slowly building up underground again. Gas levels are much lower than during active lava fountains and are within normal levels for a pause.
Other areas of the volcano remain quiet, with no unusual activity detected.
Overall, Kīlauea is calm for now, but still active beneath the surface. Scientists are continuing to closely monitor the volcano.
