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USGS scientists link rising lava fountain heights at Kilauea to magma differentiation and chemistry, especially MgO and olivine changes, suggesting a possible new growth phase as magma supply shifts; episode 44 brought a dip with new olivine, followed by renewed increases in episodes 46–48, amid a paused summit eruption and deflation that may affect timing of taller fountains.
A new crack upslope of Kilauea's south vent is producing intermittent large flames while the eruption remains paused; the north vent glows, summit inflation continues, and a lava fountaining episode is forecast around August 8–12. USGS reports flames result from gas pistoning during tremor (about 3–5 times per hour) and maintains Advisory/Yellow alerts.
Kīlauea's summit eruption remains paused while inflation continues; USGS expects lava fountaining episode 51 to occur between July 9 and July 13, though the date could shift with inflation/deflation, and observers report persistent glow from the vents, low tremor, rising tilt, and SO2 emissions around 1,000–5,000 tonnes per day.
Kilauea unleashed lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, triggering ashfall warnings and temporary closures of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11; the eruption’s 43rd since December 2024 remains confined to the summit crater, with shelters opened for residents and visitors affected by tephra.
A fresh lava-fountaining episode at Kilauea reached about 1,000 feet, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a section of Highway 11 due to tephra fallout; the eruption's summit activity remains confined and not posing immediate threats to homes.
Kilauea’s eruptions release large amounts of sulfur dioxide; in sunlit, moist air the SO2 reacts with water to form sulfurous acid, which is further oxidized by sunlight to sulfuric acid, creating hazardous airborne acids near the eruption, with additional notes on lava temperatures and measurement methods.
A year after a rare episodic lava fountaining eruption began at Kīlauea's summit on December 23, 2024, the volcano has hosted 38 eruptive episodes, significantly reshaping the landscape with spectacular lava fountains and new geological features, while remaining monitored and visible from various vantage points.
The summit eruption of Kīlauea remains paused with a potential eruption expected between December 22 and 27. Gas emissions are elevated, and summit inflation continues, indicating possible upcoming activity, though visibility is currently low due to weather or vog.
The Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi is currently paused but is expected to erupt again between December 22 and 27, with ongoing monitoring indicating a new episode of high lava fountains. The volcano has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024, with the next episode likely to occur within the forecast window, although the timing may shift based on inflation rates.
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the next episode of lava fountaining at Kīlauea Volcano is likely to begin within the next day or two, with ongoing cyclic gas piston events and lava overflows indicating imminent eruption activity.
The USGS reports that Kilauea's eruption is approaching its next phase, with lava fountaining expected between September 17 and 20, based on ongoing summit inflation, gas pistoning, and small lava overflows indicating precursory activity for Episode 33.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on August 22, 2025, marking its 31st eruption since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 100 feet, attracting tourists and scientists alike, while also holding cultural significance for the Hawaiian community. The eruption continues to be closely monitored, with its behavior still unpredictable, and it has increased tourism but also posed safety risks.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted for the 31st time since December, with lava fountains reaching up to 100 feet, contained within the summit crater, and no threat to homes. The eruption follows a pattern of repeated episodes, with scientists uncertain of its future course, and it has increased park visitation and cultural significance for Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has resumed its eruptive activity, shooting lava fountains up to 100 feet into the air for the 31st time since December, with the eruption contained within the summit crater and attracting many visitors and livestream viewers. The eruption involves magma rising from a lower chamber, creating spectacular lava fountains, and may continue or change in pattern, with scientists monitoring closely. The event has increased park visitation, and safety precautions are advised for visitors.
The Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption remains paused, with a new lava fountaining episode expected between August 18 and 22, most likely around August 19-21. The eruption has been delayed due to decreased inflation rates, and current signs suggest magma is slowly approaching the surface. The USGS maintains a WATCH alert level for the volcano.