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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.
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.
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
An erupting Hawaii volcano is shooting fountains of lava hundreds of feet into the sky. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says Kilauea's fountains reached heights of 400 to 500 feet Tuesday.
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.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano blasts lava 300 feet into the air during latest eruptive episode
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey say the latest eruptive episode that took place at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Tuesday has paused after blasting lava hundreds of feet into the air.
600 Foot Lava Explosion From Kilauea Volcano (Video)
Incredible footage of the Kilauea Volcano shows lava shooting over 600 feet into the air earlier this week on Tuesday evening. These are the largest eruptions seen in over 11 episodes since Kilauea first came back to life on December 23rd.
Showers of Gold! Kilauea Volcano’s Stunning Lava Display
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has erupted again, putting on a fiery spectacle with lava fountains reaching an astonishing 600 feet into the sky! Described as showers of gold by onlookers, the eruption lit up the night in a breathtaking display of nature’s power.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano wows with lava fountains during latest eruptive episode
According to the US Geological Survey’s (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, episode 12 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. HST when sporadic lava flows alternated between the south and north cones. The episode ended at 10:37 a.m. HST on Wednesday.
Episode 13 of Kilauea’s eruption has started
Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater eruption picked up again early on March 10, with lava fountains shooting up to 400-500 feet (120-150 meters) just after 2:30 a.m. HST, according to the U.S.
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.
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