Update On New Kilauea Eruption (Dec. 21, 2020)

Update On New Kilauea Eruption (Dec. 21, 2020)

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Publish Date:
January 10, 2021
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Scientists and emergency officials said on Monday morning that the new eruption at the summit of Kilauea has stabilized. The Volcano Alert Level was lowered from Warning to Watch, and the Aviation Color Code from Red to Orange, reflecting the less-hazardous nature of the ongoing eruption.

A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story. The Hawaii County Civil Defense message was provided by the County of Hawaii. Video and photos are from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, National Park Service, Tropical Visions Video, and CFHT.