Whirlwind hits as lava erupts from volcano in Hawaii

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Whirlwind hits as lava erupts from volcano in Hawaii

A whirlwind sent debris crashing into a camera capturing the eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Sunday 14 June. The area is one of the world’s most volcanically active.
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These whirlwinds are known in the local language as "puahiohio" and often appear near volcanoes in Hawaii where they are caused by lava warming the air, causing it to rise and mix with cooler air.

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Date: June 16, 2026