Kilauea volcano has erupted once again, marking the start of its 8th eruptive phase. The effusive eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater reactivated on the evening of February 2, rapidly escalating into a dramatic display of volcanic power.

Episode 8 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began at 9:52 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 and is currently fountaining from the north vent, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.