Blue flames are appearing in Hawaii following the eruption of the Kilauea volcano.
The U.S. Geological Survey released video footage that shows blue flames sprouting up from beneath the cracks in the ground.
Watch the video here.
According to the Associated Press, the blue flames appeared after the volcano produced methane, which happens when hot lava burns plants and trees. The gas flowed through the ground and up through the cracks.
The methane can cause explosions when its trapped underground as well.
Its very dramatic. Its very eerie, Jim Kauahikaua, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist, told reporters.
Kauahikaua said this is the second time he has seen the blue flames.
Hawaii County officials have asked close to 2,000 people to leave Leilani Estates and surrounding neighborhoods since the eruption began back on May 3, according to the Associated Press.
The U.S. Geological Survey released video footage that shows blue flames sprouting up from beneath the cracks in the ground.
Watch the video here.
According to the Associated Press, the blue flames appeared after the volcano produced methane, which happens when hot lava burns plants and trees. The gas flowed through the ground and up through the cracks.
The methane can cause explosions when its trapped underground as well.
Its very dramatic. Its very eerie, Jim Kauahikaua, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist, told reporters.
Kauahikaua said this is the second time he has seen the blue flames.
Hawaii County officials have asked close to 2,000 people to leave Leilani Estates and surrounding neighborhoods since the eruption began back on May 3, according to the Associated Press.
