on April 23, 2024
Eruptive fissures in Hawaii associated with Kilauea
What Are They? What Is Really Happening?1. Understanding eruptive fissures: What are they? Eruptive fissures are geological features that play a critical role in volcanic eruptions, particularly in the case of Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, located in Hawaii. These fissures are essentially elongated cracks or fractures that develop on the surface of the volcano and allow