Erupting Hawaii Volcano’s Alert Level Is Lowered to ‘Watch’

Erupting Hawaii Volcano’s Alert Level Is Lowered to ‘Watch’
The eruption within in Kilauea volcano's Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit on Sept. 30, 2021. USGS via AP
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HONOLULU—U.S. Geological Survey officials have lowered the alert level for a Hawaii volcano, saying they expect its latest eruption to remain confined to the summit.

The eruption began last week in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater at the summit on the Big Island.