Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory expect the dual lava fountains within Halemaʻumaʻu crater will return soon.

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 ...

This latest episode is the ninth in a period of increased activity that started in the early morning hours Dec. 23, 2024, with pauses in between. This week, lava fountains from Kilauea's north ...

Kilauea’s latest eruption episode at Halemaumau crater came to a close this morning after nearly 13 hours of lava fountaining. The north vent, which had been feeding the lava flows, ceased ...