Video footage from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) showed aerial views of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupting on Wednesday, August 6. Geologists could be seen collecting data from the eruption, including a helicopter trip to the caldera floor to sample lava for chemical analysis. The eruption continued for several hours into the day. COURTESY: United States Geological Survey (USGS) via Reuters | GMA News

15K views · 188 reactions | This time-lapse shows Hawaii's Kilauea volcano's caldera collapse, a complex sequence rarely observed in modern history. (Learn more: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/what-was-surprising-about-kilauea-volcano-eruption-hawaii) | Science News Magazine | Facebook