HONOLULU—A new episode of eruption from Hawaii’s most active volcano, Kilauea, created lava fountains reaching up to 700 feet on Thursday. This ongoing eruption started on Wednesday morning within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, following a weeklong pause, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The lava flow was contained within the park and did not pose a threat to residential areas.
The 14th episode of eruption ended on Thursday afternoon after 28 hours, with lava fountains reaching heights of up to 600 feet during the final seven hours, according to the USGS’ Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
A webcam livestream captured the vibrant, red fountains in the early afternoon, which later transitioned to billowing smoke as the activity subsided.
Since its current eruption began on December 23, the volcano has stopped and resumed more than a dozen times. Each eruption event has showcased lava shooting high into the sky from caldera vents, providing a spectacular sight for park visitors.
Local families on spring break were among the visitors gathered at various overlooks in the national park, according to park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane. She described the excitement in the air as visitors marveled at the lava activity before it diminished.
This eruption marks the sixth recorded at Kilauea’s summit since 2020. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kilauea and Mauna Loa, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island, approximately 200 miles south of Honolulu.
