Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano is approaching a dozen bakers in the latest eruption episode producing lava fountains in the Halemau Mau crater.
Episode 12 of the Halemau Mauu eruption began Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., when sporadic lava flows alternated between the south and north cones. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcanic Observatory.
The episode ended Wednesday at 10:37am.
According to the USGS, the lava fountains for this round will be from December 23rd to 12th.
Each will be suspended between events that last approximately 14 hours and last from one to 12 days.
Other episodes produce a fountain of lava that blows 600 feet into the air, but the latest activity is slower but still impressive, with the fountains ranging from 30 to 165 feet.
However, USGS said it expects the fountain to grow.
After a period of overnight reduction in activity in the south and north vents, the USGS said the vents began erupting again after 12 hours of inactivity around 8am on Wednesday.
The on and off lava fountains allowed guests in Volcanic National Park to enjoy the amazing views from a safe distance.
However, National Park Service officials warn that volcanic activity can produce dangerous gases like sulfur dioxide.
These particles are dangerous to those with heart and respiratory problems.
The park posts sulfur dioxide air quality alerts daily. This is here.
During current eruption activities, orange aviation alerts are in place as minor volcanic ash emissions may be in the airspace around the volcano.
Those who can't make a trip to Hawaii can see the spectacular volcano in real life working through the USGS webcam, which currently shows the gas and lava erupting from the caldera.
