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54DOOM SCORE
Kilauea lava fountains reach 500 feet
United States
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 12:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Lava fountains at Kilauea reached 500 feet in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The headline indicates an ongoing significant volcanic eruption.
SO WHAT?
The eruption can threaten nearby areas through lava, ash and hazardous volcanic gases.
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