‘Volnado’ Seen During Kilauea Eruption

Multiple Fiery Tornadoes Sparked Up By Volcanic Eruption In Wild Video

Kilauea erupted for the 36th time Sunday, lasting for a little more than five hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

‘Volnado’ spins as Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Cellphone showed the Kilauea volcano producing a fountain-like lava eruption with a twister-like plume of ash visible nearby.

‘Volnado’ spotted near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcanic eruption

Video shows lava shot over 1,000 feet into the air from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Sunday. The impressive eruption was accompanied by a “volnado,” or a tornado-like swirl of dust and ash caused by the contrast between the heated air near the lava and the cooler ambient air.

‘Volnado’ seen during Kilauea eruption

A "volnado" is a dust devil that forms from the combination of intense heat and unstable atmospheric conditions.

See it: Large 'volnadoes' swirl during volcanic eruption in Hawaii

KILAUEA, Hawaii – A breathtaking scene unfolded in Hawaii as Kilauea erupted with a unique sight caught on camera.Kilauea erupted again on Sunday, marking the 36th episode, lasting just over five hours. Video footage captured by Australian tourist David Finlay shows an unexpected twist amid the powerful eruption, where smoke from the lava fountains combined with strong winds.The outcome is a spectacular vortex of dark smoke caused by the large l…