Kīlauea Volcano Celebrates 39 Eruptions in a Year with Spectacular Lava Fountains

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A year after a rare episodic lava fountaining eruption began at Kīlauea's summit on December 23, 2024, the volcano has hosted 38 eruptive episodes, significantly reshaping the landscape with spectacular lava fountains and new geological features, while remaining monitored and visible from various vantage points.
- Commemorating a fountain-filled year at Kīlauea USGS (.gov)
- Watch: Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the air BBC
- December 22, 2025—Kīlauea summit eruption lava thickness through episode 38 USGS (.gov)
- Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted on Wednesday for the 39th time in a year Yahoo
- Watch Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupt on Christmas Eve USA Today
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