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March 11, 2026
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano eruptions shoot fountains of lava 1,000 feet in the air, triggering ash warnings
Updated on: March 11, 2026 / 8:34 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Kilauea volcano's latest lava fountaining episode reached 1,000 feet high.
- The eruption caused temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a portion of Highway 11.
- Falling glassy volcanic fragments and ash (tephra) prompted the closures.
- The lava remained within the summit crater, posing no threat to homes or buildings.
- A National Weather Service ashfall warning was issued, expecting over 1/4 inch accumulation in some areas.
- Tephra can cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory systems, and clog water catchment systems.
- Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
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