Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Shoots Towering Lava Fountains

The Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Published: 3/11/2026, 11:45:58 PM EDT

The Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Kilauea is under a USGS Orange warning level, marking the volcano’s 43rd recorded lava fountaining episode.