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What were the major impacts of the 2018 Kilauea eruption?

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Bright orange lava and thick white smoke rise from the crater of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, viewed from above with the surrounding dark landscape visible. — Kilauea Eruption of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii.

The 2018 eruption of Kilauea on the island of Hawaii had significant impacts. Fissures opened in the east rift zone, releasing lava and clouds of sulfur dioxide gas. One particularly explosive eruption generated a volcanic ash plume reaching approximately 30,000 feet into the air. These events occurred within residential neighborhoods, indicating a direct impact on populated areas.12