Hawaii volcano eruption video: Whirlwind of lava sends hot magma FLYING into the air
In the video taken by United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists, sparks are hurtled about in high winds in what looks like a fireworks display gone wrong.
The phenomenon was filmed in the Leilani Estates subdivision of Kilauea volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone.
USGS said in a statement: “The vortex of rapidly swirling air entrained hot lava, flinging it meters away.
“The scientists maintained a safe distance, using a telephoto lens to take this video.