Researchers flew a helicopter over Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, capturing dramatic footage of its latest eruptive episode. Close-up aerial shots showed molten rock pouring from the crater as plumes of smoke billowed overhead,

"The Kilauea volcano has been erupting on and off since December 24. Wednesday's eruption was the 25th episode. (Credit: U.S. Geological Survey).

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024. The eruption lasted about 8 hours, with lava fountains from the north vent reaching over 1,000 ft (305 m), according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).