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Kilauea Erupts: Lava Fountains Soar 1,400 Feet High!
24 Dec
Summary
- Kilauea volcano erupted with lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet.
- The significant eruption occurred at the Halemaʻumaʻu crater on the Big Island.
- This marks the 39th eruption episode for Kilauea this year.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano experienced a dramatic eruption ending early on December 24th, sending lava fountains soaring up to 1,400 feet into the sky. The intense activity took place within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, located on the Big Island of Hawaii.
This significant eruptive episode commenced on the evening of December 23rd and concluded just after 2 a.m. local time the following morning, as documented by USGS webcams. It represented the 39th distinct eruption for Kilauea in the current year, underscoring its status as one of the world's most active volcanoes.
One of the most active volcanoes globally, Kilauea's latest display followed a similar, though longer, eruption earlier in December. The volcano, which formed approximately 280,000 years ago, continues to be a dynamic geological feature on the Big Island.
