Kīlauea volcano in Hawai'i began its first eruption of 2026, with lava fountains and a plume reaching 7,000 feet.

From USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestreaming V2cam, a plume-like fountain erupted from the north vent during episode 24 on June 4–5, 2025, creating an elegant arc. With a maximum fountain height of 364 meters (1194 feet), this was the highest fountain observed up until that point. USGS photo.

UPDATE Jan. 12, 6:13 p.m. – After nearly 10 hours of continuous lava fountaining, Episode 40 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption abruptly ended at 6:04 p.m. on Jan. 12. Episode 40 began at 8:22 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. The Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory will continue to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue additional notices as activity warrants.

Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and the continent’s largest. It attracts hikers and backpackers to its slopes, while less adventurous tourists can take it in from a distance, most stunningly from the Ionian Sea.

Mount Semeru erupted on Wednesday with pyroclastic flows and seismic tremors. Authorities maintain a Level III Alert.

The Mayon Volcano is exhibiting signs of increasing unrest, with bright red magma and glowing pyroclastic density currents called "uson" continuing to stream from its summit as the lava dome collapses.