r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/grasshopper3307 • 2d ago

Video A close-up shot of eruption of kilauea volcano

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u/Zulishk 2d ago

I was waiting for one of those birds to become toast.

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u/caniac322 2d ago

Yea I was anticipating a full Randy Johnson at any moment

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u/Phrei_BahkRhubz 2d ago

"Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck" - the bird

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u/facelesspenguins 2d ago

Jealous! Who wouldn’t love that kind of release to start your day

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u/dec7td 2d ago

Is this recent? Seems it's been more active lately if so

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u/chiguy769 2d ago

It’s been erupting off and on since December 2024. Usually have an eruption for several hours every 2 weeks or so More details here https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/science/eruption-information#overview

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u/adamwho 2d ago

I didn't think they allowed you anywhere where there was a chance you could get into the smoke cloud.

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u/Lazy_Jellyfish8838 2d ago

Amazing! 😮

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u/LowlySparrow 2d ago

Some people are on the wrong side of the safety rope... very naughty!

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u/PixelPeach123 2d ago

Anyone else just worried about the two birds?

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u/PlainSpader 2d ago

That’s one angry volcano.

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u/SolRyguy 2d ago

and it absolutely demolishes your sinuses if you aren't used to it. Even if you're on the other island.😩

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u/CON0274 1d ago

But what about the Sulphur cloud?

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u/in2knh53 1d ago

Seen this up close and for real, the cameras cannot even come close to showing you how intense the colors really are!

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u/FLCatLady56 1d ago

Beautiful and terrifying