Lava returns to Kīlauea as it enters episode 18

Lava returns to Kīlauea as it enters episode 18

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Lava is once again lighting up the night at Kīlauea Volcano, as the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that Episode 18 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began late Wednesday evening. Kilauea eruption paused, but likely to begin again The new burst of volcanic activity kicked off at 10:01 p.m. on April 16, with lava starting to overflow from the north vent inside Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The event was preceded by increasing…

See it: Lava bubbles, bursts as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumes eruption after its latest nap

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – One of the world's most active volcanoes surged back to life Wednesday night in Hawaii. It was Kilauea's 18th eruption since Dec. 23, 2024.According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), this most recent eruptive episode began just after 10 p.m. local time. Lava bursts between 10 and 15 feet high were observed around that time.Video from live cameras showed lava bubbling in the west Halemaʻumaʻu crater, within th…