Rare ‘volnado’ phenomenon swirls during dramatic Kilauea eruption in Hawaii
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.