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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Watch: Rare ‘volnado’ forms as Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts

  • The Kilauea volcano's latest eruption has produced a rare swirling cloud dubbed a "volnado".
  • Footage released by the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Tuesday showed the volnado spinning in front of magma fountains.
  • This unusual weather phenomenon forms when extreme volcanic heat mixes with cooler air, creating a swirling blend of dust, pumice, and ash.
  • Hawaii’s Kilauea has been erupting lava from its summit crater approximately weekly since last December, attracting tourists to the site.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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