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Kilauea Erupts Again: Lava Fountains Soar Up to 1,200 Feet

12/7/2025

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The U.S. Geological Survey reported Kilauea entered eruptive episode 38 on December 6, 2025.
The episode began at 8:45 a.m.
Lava fountains reached 50 to 100 feet high, with some peaks near 1,200 feet.
The V3 camera, one of three monitoring the activity, was damaged.
The ongoing eruption began on December 23, 2024.

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The U.S. Geological Survey reported Kilauea entered eruptive episode 38 on December 6, 2025.
The episode began at 8:45 a.m.
Lava fountains reached 50 to 100 feet high, with some peaks near 1,200 feet.
The V3 camera, one of three monitoring the activity, was damaged.
The ongoing eruption began on December 23, 2024.