The volcano is not erupting, but a 'significant spike' in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Uncertainty is surrounding the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea as scientists report an uptick in earthquakes in the region.The volcano is not erupting, but a 'significant spike' in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as a precautionary measure, the park said in a statement. This is because if the volcano does erupt it could put visitors and staff at risk.
Around 360 shallow earthquakes of magnitude 1 to 3 have occurred in the past 24 hours, according to the park, and have 'ping-ponged' from south of the caldera to the upper East Rift Zone across Chain of Craters Road near Puhimau Crater. This is only 'adding to the uncertainty of where an eruption could occur.'Kīlauea is an extremely active volcano and erupts regularly, so this sort of activity is not unusual. In fact, regular eruptions have occurred at the volcano since 1983.
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