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Kilauea Eruption Sparks 30-Meter Lava Fountains in Hawaii

12/7/2025

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Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park erupted on December 7, 2025, sparking lava fountains up to 30 meters high.
The eruption affected a remote camera that recorded the event before being engulfed by ash and losing its feed.
Footage from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the camera glitching before it went offline.
Kilauea has erupted intermittently since December 2024, making it one of the world's most active volcanoes.

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Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park erupted on December 7, 2025, sparking lava fountains up to 30 meters high.
The eruption affected a remote camera that recorded the event before being engulfed by ash and losing its feed.
Footage from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the camera glitching before it went offline.
Kilauea has erupted intermittently since December 2024, making it one of the world's most active volcanoes.