Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again this week, sending lava more than 800 feet into the air during a roughly 10-hour eruption, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The eruption marked the 40th episode in a series of periodic activity that began in December 2024. It was also the first eruption at Kilauea since Dec. 23, 2025.
"Episode 40 produced 7.1 million cubic yards (5.5 million cubic meters) of lava during the high fountain eruption," the USGS said.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting on Jan. 12. Image courtesy ofUSGS
Dust and rocks from the eruption, known as tephra, fell in nearby areas around the height of the eruption, but no major damage was reported.
