One of the world’s most active volcanoes is back in action. The Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is spewing lava once again, the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks. The eruption that began Dec.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that fountains on the north side of the crater are now reaching heights of 100 to 120 feet (30 to 40 metres) and feeding multiple streams of lava. Additionally, a smaller fountain is visible on the south side, accompanied by a small emerging lava flow.

Officials at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are bracing for crowds eager to get a glimpse of lava fountaining from an eruption.

Kilauea is erupting again in Halemaumau crater. The current eruption began at 6:41 p.m. Monday in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This is the seventh episode of the eruption within the summit caldera, Kaluapele, that began Dec. 23.

HONOLULU, HI – Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes in Hawaii, erupted for the seventh time since December 2024. The eruption began on January 27 at 6:42 p.m. local time, feeding a small lava flow onto the crater floor. Lava fountains reached heights of 100-120 feet, and the eruption is expected to last between 10-20 hours.

Spectacular lava fountains erupted once again from Kilauea volcano summit on January 15 drawing throngs of eager visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Spectacular lava fountains erupted once again from Kilauea volcano's summit on January 15, drawing throngs of eager visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

One of the world’s most active volcanoes, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, erupted for the seventh time since December on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The world’s most active volcano is at it again after Hawaii’s Kilauea began its seventh episode of its ongoing eruption, with video showing lava shooting more than 100 feet into the air.