This twominute video summarizes the 1924 explosive eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, which occurred 100 years ago this year. The video is narrated by Thomas Jaggar, who founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in 1912. His description of the 1924 eruption was recorded in 1951 by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Learn more about the 1924 explosive eruption of Kīlauea: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilaue...

Visit the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory website: www.usgs.gov/hvo?utm_source=1924eruption&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=nhvolcanoesFY24

USGS video: https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/100...

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