Earth ChangesKilauea volcano erupts out 300-foot lava fountain for 30th time in under a year Posted on August 13, 2025 by Administrator Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano began erupting again on Wednesday for the 30th time in under a year, continuing to be among one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) said “vigorous fountaining” of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater eruption began around 1:20 a.m. HST. Geologists said the lava fountains are reaching between 150 and 300 feet high, spewing out from the north vent.
