Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, sending lava into sky
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Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article was written by HVO geologist Katie Mulliken. Retired Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Don Swanson stands in front of an outcrop near Uēkahuna at the summit of Kīlauea,
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory announced eruption episode 44 began at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026. This comes nearly a month after episode 43 came to an end.