Kilauea shoots lava hundreds of feet in the air during eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024.

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The eruption lasted about 8 hours, with lava fountains from the north vent reaching over 1,000 ft (305 m), according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS warned that high levels of volcanic gas are a primary hazard of concern due to its far-reaching effects downwind.