Hawaii's Kilauea erupts for 53rd time in less than 2 years, sends smoke plume soaring 18,000 feet into the sky

THE TAKEAWAY• Hawaii's Kilauea erupts for the 53rd time since December 23, 2024.• Volcanic gas can impact people with respiratory issues• Kilauea last erupted on July 29HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted once again at 3:30 p.m. local time Thursday, according to USGS.