This year, the US area has increased: how it happened

After the eruption of Kilauea volcano, the territory of the Big Island of Hawaii increased by 222,5 hectares. Reports about it in Twitter US Geological Survey.

Photo: Twitter USGS Volcanoes

“Flowing into the ocean, the lava created 555 acres (222,5 hectares) of new land,” it said.

This happened after the active flow of lava near the crater Kapokho.

In the geological service, it is said that over time, a part of the lava-like land will fall into the water and the area of ​​the island will decrease again.

Several fissures remain active - 8 and 22. Fissure 8 sprays lava over a distance of about 55 meters in height. The main lava channel no longer reaches the coast. However, volcanic gas emissions remain very high.

In addition, volcanic glass particles continue to fall from the volcano into the air. The wind can carry them over long distances. Residents are advised to minimize exposure to volcanic particles, as they cause irritation of the skin and eyes.

Recall eruption of volcano Kilauea Started 3 May. As a result of the cataclysm, 650 homes were destroyed, 2 thousand people were evacuated. The height of the volcano is 1247 meters. This is one of the most active active volcanoes in the world.

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