Pele impresses many following Kilauea’s short-lived episode

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Pele’s fury has come to a sudden end following a recent eruption in Kilauea.

According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, episode 23 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 25.

The north vent was reported to have stopped erupting at 9:48 p.m., with the south vent stopping around 10:25 p.m.

Lava fountains from the north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet, with fountains from the south vent reaching heights of more than 800 feet.

HVO stated there have been no changes detected in the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

The reported primary hazards are high levels of volcanic gas being released as a result of the eruption, such as water vapor, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

Vog, or volcanic smog, will be visible due to the eruption, which may cause respiratory and other problems at high concentrations.

Additional hazards include Pele’s hair and other volcanic fragments from lava fountains, which may cause skin and eye irritation.