Kilauea Erupts, Alert Level Raised Amid Increased Earthquakes

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted in an area that hasn't seen volcanic activity since 1974, prompting the USGS to raise the Volcano Alert Level to warning and the Aviation Color Code to red. The eruption began early Monday morning, with lava flows observed from fissures south of Kilauea's summit. The USGS is closely monitoring the situation, warning of potential hazards such as toxic volcanic gas and vog, which could affect residents, visitors, and agriculture in the area.