Kilauea Volcano Sends Lava 660 Feet Into the Air

A spectacular volcanic display at Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island sent molten lava soaring 660 feet into the air during its 56th fountaining episode. The eruption occurred Thursday at Halemaʻumaʻu crater, producing a plume that reached 18,000 feet above sea level.

According to Weather.com, the latest episode lasted approximately six hours, with substantial amounts of molten rock emerging from the crater. The event marked another major phase of the ongoing eruption that began in December 2024.

The 660-foot lava fountain demonstrated the intensity of the volcanic activity, while the accompanying plume extended high above the surrounding landscape. Both measurements were highlighted in footage documenting the latest eruption.

Weather.com reported that this was the 56th episode of lava fountaining since the eruption started in December 2024. The repeated episodes have made the volcano a continuing source of significant volcanic activity on Hawaii’s Big Island.

The latest footage also documented the volume of lava released from Halemaʻumaʻu crater over the approximately six-hour period. The eruption produced a dramatic vertical display as molten material surged from the volcanic opening.