Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano spews lava fountains.

The Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is currently erupting on the Big Island of Hawaii. This was reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Friday.

The eruption has been ongoing for several hours, with lava fountains reaching up to 300 meters in height. The current eruption is expected to last for 12 to 15 hours, with most lava fountain episodes since December 23 lasting up to around a day, with pauses of at least several days in between.

The capital city of Hawaii, Honolulu, is located on the island of Oahu, northwest of "Big Island." The Kilauea volcano stands at a height of 1,247 meters and is part of the Hawaiian island chain, situated within the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The USGS has warned of potential health hazards from volcanic smog ("vog") and windblown threads of volcanic glass during the Kilauea's current eruption. These hazards could pose risks to both residents and visitors of the area.

Interestingly, the fountains' sideways tilt could be due to the formation of an inner cone before the start of the eruption episode, similar to the effect when you block a garden hose with your thumb, causing the water stream to bend.

It's worth noting that this is the 31st eruptive episode since the Kilauea began erupting again in December 2020. However, a smaller eruption at a second vent of the Kilauea volcano has not been extensively discussed in the current context.

As for the current director of the USGS during the ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano in 2025, their name is not explicitly named in the available search results.

The Hawaiian island chain is a US state, located approximately 3,700 kilometers southwest of the US West Coast. Despite this ongoing event, no further details were provided about the football teams or their performances.

This eruption serves as a reminder of the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the Earth's geology, especially in areas like Hawaii where volcanic activity plays a significant role in shaping the landscape. Stay informed and stay safe.