Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has been erupting since December 23, with lava fountains up to 100 feet.

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii's Big Island has been erupting since December 23, 2024, with lava fountains reaching up to 100 feet. The eruption is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu within the caldera and has no unusual activity along the East or Southwest rift zones. This is the sixth eruption since 2020, with past eruptions lasting from a week to over a year. The USGS reports fluctuating activity and advises visitors to check air quality and stay out of closed areas due to hazardous gases.

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