Why Blue Flames Are Now Burning at Kilauea

Published 7 Jun 2018, 09:26 BST
Why Blue Flames Are Now Burning at Kilauea

Methane trapped underground is igniting blue flames near the volcano's lava flows. Experts say methane blasts are possible

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