Volcanic eruptions

Mount Kilauea
1. Located in Hawaii
2. It is a hot spot volcano
3. It has had almost continuous eruptive activity for the last decade
4. It had its largest eruption in 100 years in 2018
5. This eruption occurred a few hours after a magnitude 5 earthquake which gave volcanologists warning to safely evacuate local people
6. The hot spot theory suggests that eventually Hawaii will pass over the hot spot and will no longer have an active volcano
7. The hot spot will likely form a new island
8. It is one of the worlds most active volcanoes
9. There is a lava lake at the summit of mount Kīlauea
10. It is believed to be the home of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele

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