Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted once again on September 2, triggering a warning about "Pele's hair". This is the third time the volcano has spewed lava since December 2024, leading the US Geological Survey (USGS) to give it the name Episode 32. Located at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the Kilauea volcano eruption continued for over 13 hours and stopped at 2:01 am ET. The lava spewed in the eruption went up as high as 500 feet, and created a cloud of smoke that rose 10,000 feet above Hawaii's Big Island. At the summit of the volcano is a crater called Halemaʻumaʻu that is shaped like a bowl. The lava released was so much that it covered 40 to 50 per cent of the crater. However, the hot lava itself does not pose any danger to the people on the island, as per the USGS. But, it has warned about "Pele's hair", an aftermath of volcanic eruptions.<h2>What is Pele's hair?</h2>According to the USGS, the lava can turn into tiny shards and travel for miles, and pose a threat to humans who come in contact with this "Pele's hair." These strands look like thin glass and enter the water, flowing down for nearly 20 kilometres. Coming in contact with them can cause skin and eye irritation. They can also enter drinking water, creating further problems. People near the Big Island have been told to stay away from the site and the national park. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629">'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</a>&nbsp;Besides, the gas released by the volcano can also become a health risk. Experts warned that the smoke from the volcano and the gases can create a hazy smog called vog, which can be hazardous to health. USGS issued a statement on the volcanic eruption on Tuesday, and said, "High levels of volcanic gas—primarily water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2)—are one hazard of concern, as this hazard can have far-reaching effects downwind." The continuous release of sulfur dioxide following a volcanic eruption triggers a reaction when it mixes with the atmosphere. This interaction between SO2 and the atmosphere leads to the creation of vog. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hawaii-tsunami-warning-cruise-ships-leave-nearly-600-passengers-behind-following-russia-earthquake-1753873614284">Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake</a>&nbsp;Even though the volcanic gases coming out of Kilauea dropped after the eruption stopped, the volume of gas that was coming out during the release of the lava was so high that it created a conducive environment for vog to form. This led to over 50,000 tons of vog being released during the day. Experts warn that inhaling vog can cause respiratory issues, headaches, sore throat, irritate the skin and worsen heart conditions.

Hawaii volcano eruption: The Kilauea volcanic eruption released lava that went 500 feet up in the air. The USGS has also warned people to stay away from the Big Island and the national park. What you should know about Pele's hair and vog

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted once again on September 2, triggering a warning about "Pele's hair". This is the third time the volcano has spewed lava since December 2024, leading the US Geological Survey (USGS) to give it the name Episode 32. Located at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the Kilauea volcano eruption continued for over 13 hours and stopped at 2:01 am ET. The lava spewed in the eruption went up as high as 500 feet, and created a cloud of smoke that rose 10,000 feet above Hawaii's Big Island. At the summit of the volcano is a crater called Halemaʻumaʻu that is shaped like a bowl. The lava released was so much that it covered 40 to 50 per cent of the crater. However, the hot lava itself does not pose any danger to the people on the island, as per the USGS. But, it has warned about "Pele's hair", an aftermath of volcanic eruptions. What is Pele's hair? According to the USGS, the lava can turn into tiny shards and travel for miles, and pose a threat to humans who come in contact with this "Pele's hair." These strands look like thin glass and enter the water, flowing down for nearly 20 kilometres. Coming in contact with them can cause skin and eye irritation. They can also enter drinking water, creating further problems. People near the Big Island have been told to stay away from the site and the national park. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Besides, the gas released by the volcano can also become a health risk. Experts warned that the smoke from the volcano and the gases can create a hazy smog called vog, which can be hazardous to health. USGS issued a statement on the volcanic eruption on Tuesday, and said, "High levels of volcanic gas—primarily water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2)—are one hazard of concern, as this hazard can have far-reaching effects downwind." The continuous release of sulfur dioxide following a volcanic eruption triggers a reaction when it mixes with the atmosphere. This interaction between SO2 and the atmosphere leads to the creation of vog. Also Read: Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake Even though the volcanic gases coming out of Kilauea dropped after the eruption stopped, the volume of gas that was coming out during the release of the lava was so high that it created a conducive environment for vog to form. This led to over 50,000 tons of vog being released during the day. Experts warn that inhaling vog can cause respiratory issues, headaches, sore throat, irritate the skin and worsen heart conditions.

Hawaii volcano eruption: The Kilauea volcanic eruption released lava that went 500 feet up in the air. The USGS has also warned people to stay away from the Big Island and the national park. What you should know about Pele's hair and vog.

Hawaii Episode 32: Kilauea volcano eruption triggers warning for 'Pele's hair' and 'vog'. What you should know

In a recent scientific development at the University of Gottingen in Germany, it was revealed that precious metals like gold and ruthenium are coming out from deep inside the Earth to its surface through volcanic activity. Chemical signatures depicting traces of core material in the eruptions have been detected by the scientists after studying lava from Hawaiian volcanoes such as Kīlauea and Lo‘ihi.&nbsp;The study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. That means small leaks through the eruption provide a glimpse into the richest and most inaccessible layers of the planet, according to a report by TOI.&nbsp;The research also includes a vast quantity of gold that the core of the Earth includes. The trace amounts that reach the surface in lava flows offer scientists a rare view into the deepest layers of the planet. “We’re talking about traces, not nuggets,” says Matthias Willbold, a co-author of the study.<h3>Current technology is inefficient for mining: scientists&nbsp;</h3>These findings indicated to the researchers that current technology is not efficient enough to mine the core of the Earth, but it helps in understanding the planet's composition and the processes shaping its interior over billions of years.&nbsp;In order to discover these deep-Earth materials, scientists focused on ocean island basalts, volcanic rocks formed by hot mantle plumes rising from near the core of the Earth. Another metal, Ruthenium, a metal densely found in the core, acts as a chemical fingerprint.&nbsp;Elevated levels of the 100Ru isotope in lava signify that a fraction of less than 0.3 per cent of core material can reach the surface. This provides strong and clear evidence that the core is not completely isolated from the rest of the planet, as was earlier believed.

The scientific study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. 

In a recent scientific development at the University of Gottingen in Germany, it was revealed that precious metals like gold and ruthenium are coming out from deep inside the Earth to its surface through volcanic activity. Chemical signatures depicting traces of core material in the eruptions have been detected by the scientists after studying lava from Hawaiian volcanoes such as Kīlauea and Lo‘ihi. The study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. That means small leaks through the eruption provide a glimpse into the richest and most inaccessible layers of the planet, according to a report by TOI. The research also includes a vast quantity of gold that the core of the Earth includes. The trace amounts that reach the surface in lava flows offer scientists a rare view into the deepest layers of the planet. “We’re talking about traces, not nuggets,” says Matthias Willbold, a co-author of the study. Current technology is inefficient for mining: scientists These findings indicated to the researchers that current technology is not efficient enough to mine the core of the Earth, but it helps in understanding the planet's composition and the processes shaping its interior over billions of years. In order to discover these deep-Earth materials, scientists focused on ocean island basalts, volcanic rocks formed by hot mantle plumes rising from near the core of the Earth. Another metal, Ruthenium, a metal densely found in the core, acts as a chemical fingerprint. Elevated levels of the 100Ru isotope in lava signify that a fraction of less than 0.3 per cent of core material can reach the surface. This provides strong and clear evidence that the core is not completely isolated from the rest of the planet, as was earlier believed.

The scientific study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion.&nbsp;

Is the Earth’s core leaking Gold? Scientists detect precious metals rising from deep interior to surface

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Hawaii Episode 32: Kilauea volcano eruption triggers warning for 'Pele's hair' and 'vog'. What you should know

Is Earth’s core leaking Gold? Scientists spot precious metals rising to surface