How Long Does A Volcano Eruption Usually Last?

According to the Smithsonian Institute’s Global Volcanism Program, the median length of time for a single eruption is seven weeks

According to the Smithsonian Institute's Global Volcanism Program, the median length of time for a single eruption is seven weeks

What Volcano Has Been Erupting For Hundreds Of Years?

The episode, which prompted the evacuation of several hundred residents late Thursday, is the latest in an ongoing eruption that dates back more than three decades. Lava has been spilling out of Puu Oo crater since 1983, making Kilauea the world's longest continuously erupting volcano