A wild video out of Hawaii shows the Kīlauea volcano erupting, and in the process, forming four fiery tornadoes.
Kilauea erupted for the 36th time Sunday, lasting for a little more than five hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Footage aught by Australian tourist David Finlay shows twisters being developed out of the eruption as smoke generated by the lava fountains clashed with strong winds.
A magnificent vortex of dark smoke was created by the huge lava fountains to cause the “volnadoes.” (RELATED: Fierce Winds, Heavy Snow Expected To Blast Northeast California As Winter Storm Charges In)
“We have four ‘volnadoes’ … That one’s really cool, look at that!” says Finlay in video that was published by FOX Weather.
While the eruption was happening, lava fountains reached heights between 1,000-1,100 feet, per the USGS. The fountains produced about 11 million cubic yards of lava in the area.
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Kilauea eruption continues 🌋🔥 People watched as lava shot over 1,000 feet high from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano during its latest eruptive episode over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/0pmEaDTj6X
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) November 10, 2025
“How cool is this state?” Finlay said as he marveled at the twisters, per FOX Weather. “This is the best place.”
Fortunately for witnesses, the eruption took place in an area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that’s closed. A major hazard of volcanic eruptions is tephra fallout, including Pele’s hair and other volcanic fragments that rain down from the sky.
Pele’s hair consists of thin strands of volcanic glass formed during lava fountaining, which can be transported more than 10 miles downwind, according to the USGS.