Kilauea Volcano: Recent Eruptions and Alert Level Updates

Kilauea, Hawaii's most active volcano, erupted for the second time in three months, with fountains of lava reaching almost 500 feet into the air. The eruption, which occurred in the national park, poses no immediate threat to residents, but volcanic smog could be a health risk to those with respiratory issues. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory had been monitoring the volcano since August due to increasing earthquakes, ground swelling, and magma flow. The duration of the eruption is uncertain, but it is not expected to be as destructive as the 2018 eruption that destroyed over 700 homes.