"Volnado", "Lavanado", or "Lava whirlwind"? Call it what you will...it’s cool and fire! 💨🔥 They may not be scientific terms, but they are fun to say. On September 2, one of USGS' Kīlauea live cams captured a whirlwind whipping up loose ash and spatter along the active fountain and lava flow within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. These whirlwinds have been observed during several eruptive episodes and are caused by the chaotic mixing of hot and cold air. 🎥 Keep an eye on all three Kilauea livestream came

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