Eruption Details
The ongoing eruption of 's Kilauea volcano has entered its 17th episode, featuring "low spatter fountains" of lava 15 to 30 feet high, with expectations of high lava fountains following.
Scientists and the 's have noted lava fountains reaching up to 1,000 feet in recent weeks, attracting over 1,200 viewers to a USGS livestream.
Safety and Observation
Despite the dramatic volcanic activity, the lava has remained within the volcano’s summit caldera and , posing no threat to nearby residential areas.
, one of the world's most active volcanoes located on the Big Island's southeastern part, has been erupting since December 23, with periods of pause and resumption.