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Hawaii volcano eruption forms lava lake, can be seen from space
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foxnews.comJust days after the Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's big island, the aftermath of the natural disaster is now forming a lava lake and can even be seen from space.
Lava was rising more than 3 feet per hour after the volcano erupted following a two-year break, scientists said on Tuesday. According to the U.S.
Geological Survey, a lava lake, some 440 feet from the bottom of the crater, has formed, the Associated Press reported. A plume rises near active fissures in the crater of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Monday, Dec.
21, 2020. (M. Patrick/U.S. Geological Survey via AP) In addition, the volcanic plumes can be seen from space, with the USGS noting it can be seen from the International Space Station. "It's a vog (volcanic fog) plume, formed.
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