Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 44th time since Dec. 23, 2024, producing large lava fountains in Hawaii on Thursday.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano's 45th eruption since late 2024 ended Thursday morning after sending lava fountains up to 1,000 feet high and plumes 16,500 feet into the air, with hazards largely confined to its summit crater. The conclusion comes as ...

Officials said this type of low-level activity can continue for hours to days before lava fountaining begins.