Hawaii, Kīlauea and Volcano

Kīlauea volcano erupts sending fiery lava skyward in Hawaii
Kilauea erupted at its summit in Hawaii, with two volcanic vents spewing lava fountains for hours. The day before, USGS scientists had reported only weak activity during an aerial survey. Researchers are now collecting lava samples from the eruption site.
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
Several past eruptions were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption in 1983, the start of the Maunaulu eruption in 1969 and the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption.
Volcano Watch | Fountains Of Lava At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is in a unique phase of activity in Halemaʻumaʻu, with 12 episodes of dual lava fountains since December 23, 2024.
Video shows 'lavanado' erupt at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: 'Biggest one I've seen'
Video footage captured by Scott Malis during the volcano's 11th episode shows lava spewing out of Kilauea volcano and spinning into the air.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano wows with lava fountains during latest eruptive episode
According to the US Geological Survey’s (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, episode 12 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. HST when sporadic lava flows alternated between the south and north cones. The episode ended at 10:37 a.m. HST on Wednesday.
Lava fountain spews over 100 feet into the air from Hawaii volcano
A tall fountain of lava is spewing from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island again. Webcam video from Tuesday shows vigorous streams of glowing-red molten rock in the latest episode of an on-and-off eruption.
Lava tornado spotted in Hawaii volcano
A stunning scene was caught on video in Hawaii, showing hot gases and lava swirling into the air, forming a rare lava tornado. The footage, filmed by Scott Malis, captures a funnel-shaped vortex resembling a dust devil—a common wind phenomenon that is smaller and less intense than a tornado.
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Enormous lava geysers once again erupt from Kīlauea summit as Episode 12 begins
After a slow, sporadic start Tuesday morning, the 12th episode of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island was once again putting on a fantastic fountaining display similar to ...
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Lava fountains reach 600 feet before latest Kilauea eruption episode ends
The latest activity, classified as episode 11 of the ongoing eruption, began at 6:26 p.m. with low-intensity spattering ...
Scientists film incredible footage of Hawaiian volcano erupting
The Big Island is home to one of the most lively volcanoes on Earth. And you can see why.
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Brief but mighty: Episode 11 of Kīlauea eruption ends after nearly 13 hours of intense activity
Visitors gather at the Keanakākoʻi area overlook to watch Kīlauea erupt. This 11th phase of the eruption, which started ...
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Kīlauea back on pause after 12th episode ends
Episode 12 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of Kīlauea within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ended Wednesday at 10:37 a.m. HST. Lava fountain height soars in latest episode of Hawaii volcano ...
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Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay there
Likewise, in between eruptive episodes, glow remains visible at night at the north vent, and sometimes at the south vent.