Hawaii's Kilauea volcano put on a spectacular display on Monday, January 12, 2026, erupting with fountains of lava and plumes of smoke. This active volcano has been regularly erupting since December 2024.

• Lava was hurled more than 1,500 feet (460 meters) into the air, with smoke plumes reaching 20,000 feet (six kilometers).
• The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that these eruptions typically last about one day.
• The eruption produced volcanic gas, including up to 100,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, which forms "vog" (volcanic smog), and sharp volcanic glass known as "Pele's hair."
• The caldera has been closed to the public for nearly two decades, ensuring no immediate danger to human settlements.