Kīlauea (usgs.gov) Kīlauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes; since December 23, 2024, it has been intermittently erupting within the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
On January 11, 1895, Mount Baldy, a small peak above the town, “erupted” with tremendous fire and smoke, although no losses or damage were reported, and the conflagration was minimized by residents.