Here are some other views of Kīlauea summit eruption lava fountaining episode 38 in Halema‘uma‘u crater on the Island of Hawai‘i, and answers to some of your questions about this activity. This eruptive episode began from the north vent at about 8:45 am HST this morning, December 6. Smaller fountains began from the south vent at 8:49 am HST and quickly grew to over 1000 feet (300 meters) high and inclined to the south, towards a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. At 9:55 a.m., hot t

🌋 Kīlauea Eruption Update – Episode 40 Lava Fountaining on January 12 At 8:22 a.m. HST, Episode 40 of sustained lava fountaining began at the summit of Kīlauea volcano, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava fountains from the north vent are soaring over 800 feet (250 m) high, feeding growing lava flows across the crater floor. 🌋 Meanwhile, intermittent spatter continues from the south vent. The eruption is emitting volcanic gases at rates of 50,000–100,000 tonnes/day, which may contribute t