Scientists in Hawaii have captured rare images of blue flames burning from cracks in roads as Kilauea volcano gushes fountains of lava in the background, in a new dimension in the weeks-long eruption. Scientists in Hawaii have captured rare images of blue flames burning from cracks in roads as Kilauea volcano gushes fountains of lava in the background, in a new dimension in the weeks-long eruption. The volcano produces methane when hot lava buries and burns plants and trees. He said it was only the second time he had seen blue flames during an eruption. The volcano has opened more than 20 vents in the ground that have released lava, sulphur dioxide and steam.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2018 09:04 UTC