Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii experienced its 51st and 52nd episodes of lava fountaining at the Halemaumau crater. Scientists are monitoring the activity, noting that volcanic ash and tephra may pose risks to the surrounding area.
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Ongoing volcanic activity in Hawaii requires constant monitoring to ensure public safety and to understand the geological evolution of the Kilauea summit.
1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY USGS Episode 51 of lava fountaining began today at Kilauea's Halemaumau crater. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY USGS
This screenshot of a U.S. Geological Survey webcam shows lava fountaining today from Kilauea volcano’s episode 51 of the ongoing eruption that began on Dec. 23, 2024 within Halemaumau crater. The episode ended at 4:46 p.m. after over 8 hours.
This screenshot of a U.S. Geological Survey webcam shows lava fountaining today from Kilauea volcano’s episode 51 of the ongoing eruption that began on Dec. 23, 2024. The episode ended at 4:46 p.m. after over 8 hours.
Lava fountaining from episode 52 of the ongoing Kilauea volcano in Halemaumau crater ended this afternoon after just over 8 hours, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The fountaining, which began at 8:30 a.m., ended abruptly at 4:46 p.m., HVO scientists said.
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