Kilauea Erupts Again With Lava Fountains Reaching 1,000 Feet
Apr 23
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Kilauea sits above a hot spot beneath Hawaii's Big Island, and that steady magma source has made it one of the most frequently active volcanoes in the world. Its eruptions reshape the landscape and have repeatedly threatened communities and infrastructure. A major 2018 eruption in the lower Puna area destroyed homes and produced widespread lava flows, and summit activity since then has included a persistent lava lake that kept scientists on alert.
