Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumed its sporadic eruption on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air and releasing huge plumes of ash and other volcanic material into the skies. The activity started around 4:15 p.m. local time and lasted for several hours, according to astatus reportfrom the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Lava fountains from the mountain's north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet, before stopping around 9:45 p.m. local time, the observatory said. At the south vent, the lava fountains reached heights of more than 800 feet and stopped around 10:25 p.m., according to the observatory. Lava flows remained within Kilauea's summit caldera, and did not affect any residential areas, the observatory said. The volcano also released an eruptive plume that reached at least 5,000 feet, the observatory said. That plume included ash, volcanic rock andvolcanic glass shardsknown as Pele's hair. The observatory warned that these volcanic fragments can be a hazard to people, especially when carried by wind, and said that residents and visitors in the area should exercise caution. Kilauea is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii and is located on the state's Big Island, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, about 200 miles from Honolulu. It is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has beenemitting lava fountainsfrequently since December 2024. The episodes have ranged from hours to days. Tourists have flocked tosee the spectacle. The USGS also offersmultiple YouTube livestreamsof the volcanic activity. Hawaii is also home to the largest active volcano in the world, Mauna Loa. The volcano is also located in the national park and lasterupted in 2022. Delta Air Lines' 100th year takes flight 9 young siblings killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza Full interview: Jack McCain on "Face the Nation"
