STORY: Molten lava sprayed out dramatically from the west and south craters of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Friday (October 17) after erupting a day earlier.

United States Geological Survey (USGS) cameras showed flows of lava converging together and carving through the landscape.

According to the USGS website, Kilauea is "one of the world's most active volcanoes" and has been erupting periodically since December 23, 2024.

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SHOWS: KAUAI COUNTY, HAWAII, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 17, 2025) (USGS - No archive / No resale / For editorial use only / Must on-screen courtesy 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)')

1. VARIOUS OF LAVA SPRAYING OUT FROM WEST HALEMAʻUMAʻU CRATER

2. LAVA SPRAYING OUT FROM SOUTH HALEMAʻUMAʻU CRATER