Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Spewing Lava
Kilauea, a volcano in Hawaii, recently erupted again!
It shot fountains of hot, melted rock (lava) over 500 feet into the air.
This is the 33rd time it has erupted in this ongoing series.
Before the eruption, scientists observed some bubbling.
The volcano's underground magma chamber is filling up, like a balloon, which pushes the magma up and out through cracks.
People are warned to be careful of the volcanic emissions, which can be carried by the wind.
Similar eruptions occurred in the past, most recently in 1983.
These eruptions can last for months and even years.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted on Friday.
Lava fountains were observed shooting over 500 feet high.
It's the 33rd episode of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.
Scientists are monitoring the rate of magma feed.
The public is warned about volcanic emissions.
- Who
- Kilauea volcano
- What
- Erupted, spewing lava fountains
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Hawaii Island, roughly 200 miles south of Honolulu
- Why
- Magma is being fed into a lower chamber and forced upwards
- Volcano
- Kilauea
- Location
- Hawaii Island
- Lava Height
- 500+ feet
- Eruption Episode
- 33rd
- Magma Feed Rate
- 3.8 cubic meters per second
- Previous Similar Eruptions
- 1959, 1969, and 1983