Kilauea erupts again, lava shoots 1,000 feet high
• Kīlauea volcano erupted in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, April 23, 2024, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet.
• The USGS reported increased volcanic activity since Monday, April 20, but no immediate threat to nearby communities has been identified.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remains partially open, but visitors are advised to stay informed and heed all warnings due to volcanic gas and debris hazards.
Kīlauea erupts, sends lava fountains high
Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park erupted again early Thursday, marking the 45th eruptive episode since December 23, 2024. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the eruption commenced just after 1:30 a.m., sending lava fountains soaring as high as 1,000 feet into the air. Ash and gas plumes ascended to an estimated 16,500 feet above the summit.
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