HONOLULU — The Kilauea volcano has once again erupted, spewing lava into the atmosphere on Tuesday in Hawaii’s Big Island.
Kilauea, recognized as one of the planet’s most active volcanoes, has been experiencing intermittent eruptions for almost two months, having started its latest activity on December 23. The eruption is occurring within the summit crater, which is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and fortunately, there are no residential areas currently under threat from the flowing lava.

The most recent lava activity commenced at 10:16 a.m., with molten rock cascading onto the floor of the Halemaumau Crater. Approximately 30 minutes later, one of the vents propelled lava to a height of about 330 feet (100 meters).

This episode marks the ninth period of eruptive behavior since December 23, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Previous eruptive episodes have typically lasted between 13 hours and eight days, interspersed with brief pauses.

Visitors to the national park have been particularly drawn to viewing areas set up specifically for observing the eruption, taking advantage of the spectacular natural display.

Kilauea is situated around 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu, making it an accessible yet fascinating destination for both residents and tourists interested in volcanic activity.