Kīlauea

Kīlauea ( , ) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and grew above sea level about 100,000 years ago. Since the islands were settled, it has been the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the island and among the most active volcanoes on Earth. The most recent eruption began in December 2024, with episodic lava fountains and flows continuing into 2026.

national park of the United States

human settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

human settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

volcanic cone in the eastern rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano (Hawaii, USA)

thumb|Halema'uma'u after the 2018 collapse events. The floor of the larger Kīlauea Caldera can be seen at left. thumb|Aerial photo of Halemaʻumaʻu in 2009, showing a white eruption column|plume being emitted by an active [[lava lake.]] thumb|In March 2013, the glow from the lava lake at the bottom was clearly visible after dark. thumb|Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Lake in October 2019. The yellow water is the result of dissolved minerals and sulfur. 2008 Map of Kīlauea Caldera with Halemaʻumaʻu lower left.|thumb

volcano observatory located at Uwekahuna Bluff on the rim of Kīlauea

Hawaiian town

Volcanic eruption on Hawaiʻi Island

volcano crater

crater of a shield volcano in the Hawaii

species of plant