Kilauea smashes historic lava fountain record as volcano sends magma 650ft into the air
Published date: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:44 +0700This is the dramatic moment lava fountains erupt from a volcano during a record-breaking summit eruption that sent magma shooting up 650ft into the air.
Footage shows molten rock bursting from the crater of Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on June 1.
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Kilauea, HI, USA |
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01/06/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP179559 |
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Duration: 00:39 |
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Rating: News safe |
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