A lava lake created by Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano caused the collapse of a crater wall and a subsequent fiery, rock-filled explosion.
Hawaii, while lush with breathtaking flora and fauna, is also home to a number of very powerful volcanoes.
Among them is Kilauea, a particularly fiery one that’s been spreading lava beneath the surface of the Halemaumau crater for years.
Recently, the molten mass began to appear and spill out of the crater vent, and on May 3rd, an explosion resulted when rocks fell into the lava.
The dramatic event was triggered by the collapse of a portion of the crater’s walls.
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