Lava Incoming? Kilauea Volcano on the Brink of Eruption

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is rumbling again — and experts say an eruption is imminent. The USGS has raised the alert to “Orange Watch,” warning that lava fountains could start blasting between Wednesday and Saturday. This could be the 31st eruption since December, with glowing vents, rising tremors, and dangerous volcanic gases signaling that magma is close to the surface. Stay tuned for the latest updates on one of the world’s most active volcanoes. WooGlobe Ref : WGA347143 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Kilauea is rumbling again, and experts say the next eruption could begin any moment now.

00:05One of the world's most active volcanoes is about to put on another fiery show.

00:10The U.S. Geological Survey says signs of an imminent eruption are flashing red at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

00:17Lava fountains could start blasting between Wednesday and Saturday.

00:20And when Kilauea erupts, it erupts.

00:23Some past eruptions have launched lava over 1,000 feet into the sky.

00:27On Monday, instruments recorded deflation, one of the earliest eruption signs.

00:32Tremors haven't stopped, and a glowing red light at the vent means magma is sitting close to the surface.

00:38Gas levels are rising, and dangerous strands of volcanic glass, called Pele's hair, are already spreading across the area.

00:46This could be Kilauea's 31st eruption since December.

00:49The last one lasted 12 hours, with lava covering 80% of the crater floor.

00:53Authorities have raised the alert to Orange Watch, and Kilauea's rim has been closed to the public since 2007 for good reason.

01:01So now the world waits.

01:02For the volcano to wake once again.

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