Kilauea volcano erupted, raising alert levels and posing health risks from volcanic smog in Hawaii.

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted early Monday morning, after increased seismic activity. The eruption, observed via webcam, saw lava emerging from fissures within Halemaumau Crater. The USGS raised the alert level to "Warning" and the aviation color code to "Red." While the eruption is confined to a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, volcanic smog (vog) containing sulfur dioxide poses a health risk, especially for those with respiratory issues. The area has been closed since 2007 due to hazards like unstable crater walls and rockfalls.

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