One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea, has entered a new phase of intense activity, the US Geological Survey confirmed on January 10. Dome-shaped lava fountains soaring up to 12 metres are lighting up the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, feeding continuous lava flows from multiple vents. Geologists say volcanic tremors have sharply intensified, raising expectations that a powerful new eruption phase could begin at any moment. For now, lava remains confined to the summit caldera, but authorities