Kilauea, HI

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 …
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 2025.
  • Elevation: 1,247 m (4,091 ft)
  • Location: Hawaiʻi, United States
  • Prominence: 15.3 m (50 ft)
  • Rock age: 210,000 to 280,000 years old
  • Mountain type(s): Shield volcano, hotspot volcano
  • Volcanic region: Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain
  • Last eruption: December 23, 2024 (ongoing)

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