Kīlauea, Volcano and lava fountain
Volcano Watch | Fountains Of Lava At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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.
Kīlauea eruption intensifies, lava fountains reach 200+ feet
KameraOne on MSN2d
Kīlauea volcano erupts sending fiery lava skyward in HawaiiKilauea 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.
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 that of the prior episode that saw lava geysers of up to 600 feet high.
Visitors gather at the Keanakākoʻi area overlook to watch Kīlauea erupt. This 11th phase of the eruption, which started Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, ended at at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: National Park Service/J.Wei)
KHON Honolulu on MSN4d
Kīlauea back on pause after 12th episode endsEpisode 12 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of Kīlauea within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ended Wednesday at 10:37 a.m. HST.
Likewise, in between eruptive episodes, glow remains visible at night at the north vent, and sometimes at the south vent. This incandescence is another clue that magma is just beneath the surface, continuing to gurgle, glow and degas.
The Big Island is home to one of the most lively volcanoes on Earth. And you can see why.
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