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Live Science on MSNWatch mesmerizing 1,000-foot-tall lava fountains: Kilauea volcano erupting in ways not seen for 40 yearsThe USGS has announced that Kilauea volcano is ejecting fountains of lava in a manner not seen since the Pu'u'ō'ō eruption in the 1980s. But while the lava is mesmerizing, officials warn that the volcano is also producing toxic gases and other hazards.
The activity at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano started around 4:15 p.m. local time and lasted for several hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Episode 23 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption ended suddenly Sunday night, capping a dramatic display of lava fountains and vigorous plume activity at Kilauea Volcano.