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CBS NewsonX / Twitter3d ago
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted at dusk on Thursday, sending lava 625 feet in the air, according to the USGS. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off since 2024. pic.x.com/pw2IihNbZL
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Analysis Summary
CBS News accurately reported Kīlauea's real-time eruption from April 9, 2026. The 625-foot lava fountain height is verified by USGS documentation, and the volcano's status as one of the world's most active is accurate. The post correctly attributes the information to USGS. The statement about eruptions 'on and off since 2024' is accurate but slightly imprecise — the ongoing episodic eruption specifically began December 23, 2024.
Claims Analysis (4)
“Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted at dusk on Thursday, sending lava 625 feet in the air”
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports north vent lava fountains reached 190 meters (625 feet) above ground level during Episode 44 that began at 11:10 a.m. HST on April 9, 2026.
“according to the USGS”
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, part of USGS, issued official volcano notices documenting the eruption details.
“Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes”
Kīlauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes.
“has been erupting on and off since 2024”
An episodic lava fountaining eruption has been occurring in Halemaʻumaʻu crater since December 23, 2024, which is accurate but imprecise — the current eruption began in late 2024, not broadly 'since 2024.'
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