Kilauea - Hawaii's Most Active Volcano Erupts; Hot Lava Flows Forming A Big, Bright, Evil Smile [ VIDEO]
ByIt seems like Mother Nature is in a happy mood.
After the eruption, Pu'u O'o crater formed smiley face as captured from up above. Helicopter of a tour company, Paradise Helicopters, was flying up above the site when the hot lava displayed big bright burning smiley shape. Mick Kalber did not miss the moment to film the event and upload it in Vimeo.
Mount Kilauea - a home to Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele.
The gorgeous hot lava flows quickly garnered attentions as tourists flock to the site. According to visitors, it is once in a lifetime event to witness Volcano Goddess Pele's flow covering the road.
US Geological Survey immediately issues a warning for the visitors about the flying volcanic debris and risk of irritations on skin, eyes and lungs. This is the first Kilauea eruption reached the ocean since 2013. One of streams traveled 6 miles to reach the coast of the ocean.
Kilauea which has been actively erupting since 1983, began to show signs of eruption back in May. The authorities have warned tourists to keep their distance. However, with many of the images showing up on the internet, it seems that the visitors don't bother to follow the rule.
The lava reached the ocean without warning and tourists had something unusual to see that day
Tourists on the spot did not back off as they were curious to see the lava flows into the Pacific Ocean. A teenager who happened to be on site told the media that it was a cool thing to 'feel' the heat closer, IBTimes reported.
Kilauea volcano eruptions quickly garnered attentions from various social media platforms, including a Twitter user who said that it looked like the Joker's grin.
You can check out the video below to see the great view of the smiley volcano