Kilauea Volcano Erupts: Lava Fountains Reach 300 Meters

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted again, sending lava fountains up to 300 meters high. The eruption, which occurred in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, is the 43rd since December 2024.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was covered in smoke and ash, leading local authorities to temporarily close certain areas on the Big Island. Kilauea is a shield volcano with gentle slopes formed by lava flows. It has been in a near-constant state of eruption, with the most recent period lasting from 1983 to 2018.

The Halemaʻumaʻu crater is the center of the volcano's activity and is considered the sacred home of Pele, the goddess of fire in Polynesian mythology. The volcano is closely monitored by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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