Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again with 1,000-Foot Lava Fountains

Kilauea volcano erupts again with fiery lava fountains.

Lava shoots 1,000 feet high into the Hawaiian sky.

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Halemaumau crater glows as molten lava floods in.

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Powerful eruption begins from Kilauea’s northern vent.

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Southern vent follows, launching lava 230 feet upward.

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Toxic gas 'vog' spreads, threatening health and crops.

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Scientists capture stunning eruption footage for the world.

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This is Kilauea’s 23rd eruption since December 2024.

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Tourists witness nature’s fury through guided helicopter tours.

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Kilauea proves it's Earth’s most active volcano again.

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