Kilauea Volcano Erupts for Seventh Time Since December

The latest eruption, confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, features lava fountains reaching up to 120 feet and poses health risks from volcanic gases and debris.

• Kilauea's latest eruption, Episode 7, began on January 27 at 6:41 p.m. HST, following intermittent activity earlier in the day.
• Lava fountains from the north vent are reaching heights of 100–120 feet, covering 15–20% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
• Hazards include high levels of sulfur dioxide gas causing vog, as well as windborne volcanic glass strands known as Pele's Hair, which can irritate skin and eyes.
• The eruption is confined to the summit caldera within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with no threat to homes or infrastructure.
• The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor the eruption, which is expected to last 10–20 hours, and has maintained the Volcano Alert Level at WATCH.

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