Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater

This screenshot from a U.S. Geological Survey webcam shows lava fountaining in Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater this afternoon.

Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater. This screenshot from a U.S. Geological Survey webcam shows lava fountaining in Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater this afternoon. Lava fountaining with in Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater began again this afternoon, marking episode 47 of the ongoing eruption that began on Dec. 23, 2024. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the fountaining began at 3:27 p.m. and was focused at the north vent, with periodic spattering at the south vent within the summit crater. “The National Weather Service reports that the plume from this eruption is reaching 20,000 feet above sea level,” and HVO advisory said. “Ground-level sensors near the eruptive vents indicate that low-altitude winds are blowing from the northeast direction, which indicates that most volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material will distribute...