Kilauea

Hawaii’s restless Kilauea volcano is once again alive with fire. On Wednesday morning, a curtain of molten lava arced nearly 100 feet into the sky, spilling across the floor of its summit crater in a dazzling display of nature’s volatility.

This latest eruption marks Kilauea’s 31st since December — a frequency befitting one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the activity began with a spattering vent on the north side of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, which quickly gave way to overflowing lava. By afternoon, the vent had become a fiery fountain.

For now, the eruption is …