Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kilauea, and what are their hazards?
Kilauea is in a unique phase of activity in Halema‘uma‘u, with 12 episodes of dual lava fountains since Dec. 23, 2024.
Lava fountains reach 600 feet before latest Kilauea eruption episode ends
The latest activity, classified as episode 11 of the ongoing eruption, began at 6:26 p.m. with low-intensity spattering before intensifying. By 6:50 p.m., lava was flowing onto the caldera floor through a spillway in the north vent, covering 10% to 15% of Halemaumau’s floor, officials said.
Kilauea puts on stunning night show with towering lava fountains
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fountaining at Kilauea reached dramatic heights Tuesday evening. Episode 12 of Kilauea’s current eruption began at around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday with small, sluggish lava flows from the south vent. Two hours later, similar flows erupted from the north vent and both grew significantly throughout the day.
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
Several past eruptions were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption in 1983, the start of the Maunaulu eruption in 1969 and the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption.
Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s summit caldera
Continuous lava fountaining began about 2 p.m. today within Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater as the 12th episode of the ongoing summit eruption continues, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists. Episode 12 started this morning with “sluggish” lava flows from the south and north vents of the summit caldera, according to HVO.
Video shows 'lavanado' erupt at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: 'Biggest one I've seen'
Video footage captured by Scott Malis during the volcano's 11th episode shows lava spewing out of Kilauea volcano and spinning into the air.
Kīlauea volcano erupts sending fiery lava skyward in Hawaii
Kilauea erupted at its summit in Hawaii, with two volcanic vents spewing lava fountains for hours. The day before, USGS scientists had reported only weak activity during an aerial survey. Researchers are now collecting lava samples from the eruption site.
Lava flows from Kilauea volcano amid renewed activity in Hawaii
Lava flowed from Kilauea volcano amid its renewed activity in Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory team reported that only weak vent activity was observed during their helicopter monitoring pass over Kilauea's summit at 8 am HST on March 4.
Watch: 'Lavanado' erupts at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting again. One man captured lava spinning into the air, calling it 'lavanado.'
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Enormous lava geysers once again erupt from Kīlauea summit as Episode 12 begins
After a slow, sporadic start Tuesday morning, the 12th episode of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island was once again putting on a fantastic fountaining display similar to ...
First Alert Forecast: Light winds, dry conditions and hazy skies
Light winds, and very little upstream moisture favors dry and benign weather for the next several days. The biggest impact in ...
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shoots lava 330 feet into the sky in latest eruption
The latest incident started at about 10:16 a.m. when the vents began pouring the molten rock onto the floor of Halemaumau Crater, according to CBS News. A half-hour later, lava burst out of a vent ...
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Kilauea’s unique and frequent eruption episodes
Kilauea's ongoing eruptions at Halema'uma'u feature impressive lava fountains. Since December 2024, there have been 11 ...
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Watch: Kilauea spews lava again. It's the Hawaii volcano's latest activity in an on-and-off eruption
No residential areas have been threatened by lava.The latest release of molten rock began 10:16 a.m. with lava flowing on to the floor of Halemaumau Crater. A half-hour later, a vent shot lava ...
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Kilauea’s eruption resumes with 330-foot lava fountains
1 /3 USGS Kilauea volcano livestream COURTESY USGS Lava fountains returned to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater today at 10 :16 a.m. today in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
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Hawaii's Kilauea is shooting lava in volcano's latest activity
The latest release of molten rock began 10:16 a.m. with lava flowing on to the floor of Halemaumau Crater. A half-hour later, a vent shot lava about 330 feet (100 meters) high. This is the ninth ...