25.01.2026 21:10
The Kilauea Volcano located in the state of Hawaii, USA, has become active again. In the volcano, which has erupted for the 39th time in the last year, lava columns rising over hundreds of meters have been reported, while the gas and ash clouds formed have spread over a wide area. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the volcanic activity lasted for approximately six hours.
The Kilauea Volcano, located in the state of Hawaii, USA, has once again proven to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world by becoming active again. In the past year, the volcano erupted for the 39th time, producing lava columns exceeding hundreds of meters and dense gas-ash clouds. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that images of the eruption could be clearly observed even from space.
LAVA COLUMNS EXCEEDED 430 METERS
Kilauea became active again on the anniversary of its active period that began about a year ago. This latest event marked the 39th volcanic activity recorded in the region.
According to USGS data, during the eruption, lava columns exceeding 430 meters rose into the sky from the volcano's north and south vents. The shared images clearly showed the consecutive eruptions and strong lava flows.
ASH SPREAD OVER A WIDE AREA
According to officials' assessments, the gas and ash clouds released during the eruption spread over a wide area due to the wind's effect.
The low-level gas density was carried to the southern parts of the island.
It was reported that ash clouds reaching approximately 6,000 meters were transported in a southeast direction. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was also closed.
LASTED ABOUT 6 HOURS
The volcanic activity was effective for about six hours and ended at 02:13. Officials announced that monitoring efforts were ongoing for possible new activities across the Island of Hawaii.