What you need to know about Kilauea volcano’s latest eruption

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKilauea volcano on Hawaii Island is currently erupting from two vents, illuminating the night sky with molten rock and marking its 31st eruption since December. Hundreds of thousands are expected to watch livestreams provided by the US Geological Survey, as scientists monitor magma flow from a lower chamber causing the eruption. This series of repeated lava fountain episodes is the fourth of its kind in 200 years, with scientists able to predict eruptions a few days in advance. Native Hawaiian tradition considers the Halemaumau Crater, the eruption's source, as the sacred home of the volcano goddess Pele, viewing lava as a natural resource that forms new land. Park visitation has significantly increased due to the eruption, though visitors are advised to stay on marked trails and be aware of volcanic hazards. In fullOne of the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea is set to erupt againThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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