24 Jan 2026

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii is experiencing a massive eruption, with lava fountains reaching record heights of 2,000 feet. This is the largest eruptive episode recorded, surpassing previous episodes in terms of lava fountain height. The eruption follows several days of low-level activity and is part of a larger pattern of increasing volcanic activity and inflation at Kilauea.

Kilauea volcano is experiencing an eruptive episode with lava fountains reaching heights of 1,640 ft. The eruption is characterised by a “breathing rhythm” of overflows and deflation, with the summit seismometer recording increasing tremor. The current episode is expected to be more significant than the previous one, with potential for further eruptions on the Big Island and other Hawaiian islands.

Kilauea volcano is erupting, releasing SO2 and vo ...