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Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again: 400-Foot Lava Fountains Erupt

11/26/2025

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Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island resumed its eruption on November 26, 2025, producing lava fountains reaching 400 feet.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that the lava is contained within the summit caldera of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, posing no threat to nearby homes.
This eruption marks the 37th since December 2024, with each event typically lasting a day or less.
Kilauea is among the world's most active volcanoes, situated approximately 200 miles south of Honolulu.

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Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island resumed its eruption on November 26, 2025, producing lava fountains reaching 400 feet.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that the lava is contained within the summit caldera of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, posing no threat to nearby homes.
This eruption marks the 37th since December 2024, with each event typically lasting a day or less.
Kilauea is among the world's most active volcanoes, situated approximately 200 miles south of Honolulu.