In a shocking display of volcanic angst, Kīlauea volcano decided to launch some more lava and ash because, why not? It's been two years now since it reawakened from its nap, and clearly, it's just getting started on the whole "destroying everything in sight" thing.
According to experts (read: people who have nothing better to do), the volcano has erupted 43 times already this year alone. Because what's a few dozen eruptions between friends? The latest episode was particularly exciting, with lava fountains reaching a whopping 1,770 feet high. That's like me trying to hit a home run at a minor league baseball game, but instead of a ball, it's molten rock.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the eruption produced an estimated 16 million cubic yards of lava. To put that in perspective, that's equivalent to filling 4,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools with lava. Or about 2,000 really angry dinosaurs stomping on the ground for a few days.
But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! The Landsat 9 satellite got some great shots of the volcano looking all dramatic and whatnot. And hey, at least the ash and debris will make for a fun afternoon of dusting off your car and reapplying sunscreen... again.
In related news, NASA has announced plans to launch a new satellite specifically designed to capture the perfect Instagram shot of a volcanic eruption. Because priorities.