Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shoots lava hundreds of feet into the air in latest eruption

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano resumed its sporadic eruption on February 25, 2025, ejecting lava fountains over 1,000 feet high and releasing an eruptive plume of ash and volcanic materials reaching at least 5,000 feet. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that while the lava flows remained within the summit caldera and did not threaten residential areas, the volcanic fragments posed risks to nearby residents and visitors. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been continuously erupting since December 2024, attracting tourists and prompting the USGS to provide live updates of the activity.