Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...

The latest episode of lava fountaining within Kilauea’s Halemaumau Crater “ended abruptly at 7:41 p.m.” after nearly 9 hours, ...

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Retired USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Don Swanson stands in front of an outcrop near Uekahuna at the summit of ...

Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.

Footage released by the USGS Volcanoes shows lava pouring out of the volcano Thursday, sending plumes of smoke skyward.

Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 44th time since Dec. 23, 2024, producing large lava fountains in Hawaii on Thursday.

Spectacular” — and spectacularly brief — is how Sarah Williams, front desk receptionist at Volcano House in Hawai‘i Volcanoes ...

Lava shot hundreds of feet into the air as Kilauea erupted again, marking another dramatic phase in months of ongoing ...

Lava exploded more than 200 meters (about 700 feet) into the air as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on Thursday. A video of ...

The 44th episode of lava fountaining on Thursday saw streams ascending over 500 feet above the vent in spectacular color.

Kilauea's 44th eruption episode ended on Thursday night after spurring lava for over eight hours. The summit of Kilauea was ...