Kilauea Eruption Sparks Red Alert and Seismic Activity on Hawaii's Big Island

Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has erupted, prompting the USGS to issue a red alert. The eruption, which began around 12:30 a.m. local time, is primarily producing airborne hazards like gas emissions and tephra. The activity is confined to the summit region within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and no lava is visible from accessible areas. The eruption could last from a few hours to a couple of days, and over 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the past 24 hours.