March 10, 2026
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
The latest lava fountaining episode of an erupting Hawaii volcano reached 1,000 feet (300 meters) high Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway because of falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash.
TL;DR
- Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting.
- Lava fountains reached 1,000 feet (300 meters) high.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park experienced temporary closures.
- Part of an important highway was also closed.
- Closures were due to falling glassy volcanic fragments and ash.
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