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Kilauea Volcano Erupts: 165-Foot Lava Fountains Return
8/17/2025
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Story summary
- Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is highly active and a popular tourist destination.
- Recent eruptions featured lava fountains, with the latest on August 6, 2025, reaching 165 feet.
- Expert Paul Segall indicated eruptions typically follow signs such as earthquakes and ground deformation.
- The Hawaiian Islands are part of a volcanic chain that formed over 70 million years.
