The summit eruption of Kilauea continues, with 36 episodes of lava fountaining since the eruption began on Dec. 23, 2024. Let’s catch up on the events and hazards associated with the volcano’s most recent few eruptive episodes, and review the current status of Kilauea.

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One of the world's most active volcanoes is keeping busy. The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, located on the state's Big Island, underwent two major eruptions in the last few weeks. Eruption episodes have been ongoing for Kilauea since Dec. 23, 2024. Episode 25 ...

At some points, lava fountains reached between 1,000 and 1,100 feet, according to measurements by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The volcano spewed so much lava that flows covered up to 80% of the floor of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, the USGS said. The eruption was contained to a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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A volcano on Japan’s major western island of Kyushu had multiple eruptions on Sunday, sending a plume of ash almost three miles into the air.