Hawaii: Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, spews lava.

Kilua, one of the world's most active volcanoes, spewed lava .

lauea, the world's most active volcano spews lava.

For more than a year, Kilauea has been regularly ejecting thousands of tons of molten rock and gases since its eruption in December 2024.

U.S. Geological Survey volcanologists said the glowing lava was being ejected more than 460 meters (250 feet) into the air, with plumes of smoke and gas rising up to six kilometers (1.5 miles) high.

The agency reported that similar eruptions tend to last for about a day but can still release up to 100,000 tons (100,000 tons) of sulfur dioxide. This volcanic haze can cause breathing difficulties for people and animals and may also affect crops.

Tiny fragments of volcanic glass, known as Pele's hair, are also ejected into the air. These can be extremely sharp and cause skin and eye irritation. The eruption does not pose an immediate threat to any populated areas, as the crater has been closed to the public for nearly two decades.

Kilua has been highly active since 1983 and erupts relatively regularly. It is one of six active volcanoes located in the Hawaiian Islands, which also include Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano.