A whirlwind of lava is seen here near Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

A whirlwind of lava is seen here near Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

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Geologists say the Hawaii volcano eruption could last for months, or even years

Geologists monitoring the eruption of the Kilauea volcano say it could continue to spout lava for a long time.