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2 days ago · The volcano-caldera complex in the north of Lombok In 1257, a catastrophic eruption occurred at Samalas, a volcano on the Indonesian island of Lombok . The event had a probable Volcanic Explosivity Index of 7, [a] making it one of the largest volcanic eruptions during the Holocene epoch .
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4 days ago · The Short Answer: A volcano is an opening on the surface of a planet or moon that allows material warmer than its surroundings to escape from its interior. When this material escapes, it causes an eruption. Lava fountain at Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai`i. Credit: J.D Griggs, USGS.
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2 days ago · Last eruption. September 10–16, 2023. Kīlauea ( US: / ˌkɪləˈweɪə / KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and grew above sea level about 100,000 years ago.
- 210,000 to 280,000 years old
- 15.3 m (50 ft)
- 1,247 m (4,091 ft)
3 days ago · Kīlauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list. Since 1952, Kīlauea has erupted dozens of times. From 1983 to 2018 eruptive activity was nearly continuous along the volcano's East Rift Zone.
5 days ago · complex volcano: 1,018 metres (3,340 ft) 29 November 2021: Batu Tara: Komba island: stratovolcano: 748 metres (2,454 ft) 2007–2015 (2) Sirung: Pantar Island: complex volcano: 862 metres (2,828 ft) 2021
2 days ago · The most recent activity from the Meager volcanic complex about 2350 years ago produced Canada's largest known Holocene explosive eruption and an associated welded block-and-ash flow and a lava flow from a vent on the NE flank of Plinth Peak.
5 days ago · Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:28 AM HST (Saturday, April 20, 2024, 21:28 UTC) KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY. Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW. Activity Summary: Kīlauea volcano is not erupting.
