Shocking images of the eruption of the Kilauea volcano – news

Authorities had warned of a possible “significant emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere” and ordered aircraft pilots to avoid the area.

The moment was captured in footage released by Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In them you can see waves of red smoke.

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“An eruption started in the caldera atop Kilauea shortly after 9:30 p.m. local time,” the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

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After the eruption, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported near the volcano.

Meanwhile, the National Meteorological Service has warned that those with respiratory problems should take “extra precautions”, given the risk of the winds pushing the ash.

Kilauea, a popular tourist attraction located on the Big Island, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It has been erupting regularly since the 1950s.