Kīlauea Volcano, One of the World's Most Active, Erupts in Hawaii

A powerful eruption of the Kīlauea volcano, considered one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, has begun in the Hawaiian Islands. This impressive and at the same time terrifying phenomenon of nature has attracted the attention of both scientists and the whole world. According to the US Geological Survey, the huge fountains of fiery lava reach a height of up to 450-500 meters, which is a record figure among those observed during this eruption.

Kīlauea, whose name means "spewing" or "spreading wide" in Hawaiian, is located on the Big Island of the Hawaiian Islands and is part of the "Hawaii Volcanoes" National Park. Its height is 1243 meters above sea level. This volcano is known for its almost continuous activity: one of its eastern craters, Puʻu ʻŌʻō, has been erupting almost non-stop since 1983. The current eruption, which began on October 17, is the 35th since December 2024.

Despite the scale of the event, the eruption currently poses no danger to residential areas, as all activity is confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater area. However, authorities are warning of the possibility of the spread of volcanic gases and ash.

This powerful natural phenomenon has turned into a unique spectacle, which tourists and local residents come especially to watch. They gather at a safe distance to witness the "terrible beauty" of how the fiery fountains illuminate the night sky. According to scientists, the duration of this phase of the eruption is difficult to predict: it could last for several hours or days, or stretch for weeks or even months.

Specialists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to conduct round-the-clock observations, monitoring Kīlauea's activity and promptly informing about possible risks. For the local residents, Kīlauea is not only a manifestation of the powerful force of nature but also a sacred place: according to beliefs, it is the home of the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.