Overview

• Kilauea erupted for 29 hours from March 19 to 20, 2025, with lava fountains reaching up to 700 feet in height.
• This marks the 14th eruption episode since December 23, 2024, continuing Kilauea's pattern of frequent volcanic activity since 2020.
• Lava flows covered approximately 75% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor, with no immediate threat to nearby communities.
• Health risks persist from volcanic gases, such as sulfur dioxide, and Pele’s hair, fine volcanic glass particles that can irritate skin and eyes.
• The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, which monitors Kilauea, faces operational uncertainty due to an impending government-ordered eviction from its facilities.