Kīlauea

Kīlauea Hawaii Land Cover Analysis project, NOAA Coastal Services Center, Public domain

Active volcano in Hawaii

Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and grew above sea level about 100,000 years ago. Since the islands were settled, it has been the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the island and among the most active volcanoes on Earth. The most recent eruption began in December 2024, with episodic lava fountains and flows continuing into 2026.

Also known as...Kilauea, Kilauea (Havaj, Havajské ostrovy : sopka), and Vulcão Kilauea
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Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

Kilauea volcano dazzles Hawaii with a fresh eight-hour eruption, marking its latest episode in a year of intense volcanic activity.