Hawaii’s Kilauea: One of the World’s Most Active Volcanoes Erupts Again

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii—On Monday, lava began to bubble through the surface of Kilauea, recognized as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, located on Hawaii’s Big Island.

The eruption was contained within the summit caldera of the volcano, situated in a secluded area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, as reported by the Hawaii Volcano Observatory. Increased seismic activity was detected around 2 a.m. local time, and within approximately thirty minutes, live webcam footage started revealing lava seeping through fissures in the caldera and erupting in fountain-like sprays.

The primary concern was volcanic smog, which could drift towards homes located downwind, according to the observatory. This “vog,” rich in sulfur dioxide, poses health risks, particularly to individuals with asthma, respiratory issues, or cardiovascular conditions.

The region experiencing the eruption has remained closed to the public since 2007 due to various hazards, which include unstable crater walls, ground fissures, and potential rockfalls.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to the summits of two of the globe’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea previously erupted in June and September.