Kilauea, Lava and when fountaining

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 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.
Hawaii Volcano Again Puts Tall Lava Fountains on Display in Latest Eruption Episode
This image from webcam footage provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up high in the latest episode of an ongoing eruptio
Kilauea’s 13th episode ends after 12 hours of lava fountains
Kilauea’s 13th episode began early this morning at 2:36 a.m., according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists, bringing lava fountains of 400 to 500 feet high in the following hour. Scientists said Episode 13 was preceded by small, sporadic spatter fountains of 15 to 30 feet high starting at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday within the north vent.
Kilauea’s 13th episode brings 500-foot lava fountains
VIDEO COURTESY USGS A livestream video from the Halema ʻuma ʻu Crater from the northwest rim of the caldera looking east. COURTESY USGS Lava fountains of 400 to 500 feet high shoot up within the west vent in Halema ʻuma ʻu Crater.
Kilauea bursts to life with remarkable blasts in 13th eruption episode
The 13th episode of Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 2:36 a.m. HST on March 11. By 3:30 a.m., lava fountains reached 600 feet.
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Volcano Watch: Determining magma storage depths at Kilauea
Consider a can of soda. When the can is closed (pressurized), the soda contains dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2). When you open ...
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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 ...
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Lava fountain height soars in latest episode of Hawaii volcano eruption
The episode ended midmorning after 22 hours of continuous, eruptive activity, scientists said. The eruption began Dec. 23 in ...