Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on April 9, sending impressive lava fountains over 200 meters high, marking its 44th eruption. This event led to the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with the National Park Service advising visitors to take precautions against volcanic ash exposure.

Lava spouted from Kilauea on Thursday, April 9, as Episode 44 of the Hawaiian volcano’s current eruption began.