Researchers flew a helicopter over Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, capturing dramatic footage of its latest eruptive episode. Close-up aerial shots showed molten rock pouring from the crater as plumes of smoke billowed overhead,

“Episode 25” of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 11:57 a.m. today, and lava fountains from the north vent soon reached heights of about 330 feet.

Episode 24 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea volcano ended abruptly early Thursday morning, following just hours of activity that had been confined to the southern floor of the caldera.

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Live view of the eruption in Halema ʻuma ʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera [V1cam ]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

This image from webcam footage provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up high in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (United States Geological Survey via AP)

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports heavy traffic on Highway 11, fronting the entrance to the park due to the current Halemaʻumaʻu eruption. Lava is currently fountaining at over 300 feet and tephra and Pele’s hair may be present downwind, according to an alert from the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency.

Over the last month, volcanic eruptions have once again made headlines across the globe. One of the most active volcanoes in the world is Italy’s Mount Etna, and it has a very explosive history over the last 500,

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