Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains 1,000 feet into the air

Officials say the latest eruption at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has sent lava shooting up to 1,000 feet high, prompting road closures and warnings as ash and volcanic debris drift into nearby communities.

Officials say the latest eruption at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has sent lava shooting up to 1,000 feet into the sky, marking the 43rd episode since December 2024 and prompting road closures as ash and debris drift into nearby communities.