USGS via Reuters A rising lava lake is seen within Halema' uma'u crater during the eruption of

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano put on a dramatic display Sunday night, shooting lava fountains over 1, 000 feet into the air.... According to their measurements, the volcanic plume from the eruption reached heights of more than 14, 000 feet into the sky. While the eruption might sound alarming, HVO scientists say there's no immediate danger to nearby communities.... The volcano releases sulfur dioxide that creates what locals call" vog"( volcanic smog) when it reacts in the atmosphere, according to

Afghanistan’s economy faces calamity in the aftermath of the Taliban capture of Kabul, with the United States freezing the country’s financial reserves, residents unable to withdraw their money from bank accounts and billions of dollars of international aid put on hold. Support our journalism.... A half-dozen people in communication with Afghan residents reported dramatic price increases and shortages in grocery stores.... “ There will be a restructuring of the economy, with the currency depre