Lava fountains erupt from north vent as Kīlauea episode 47 begins

Episode 47 of the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit began Thursday afternoon with lava fountaining from the north vent in Halema’uma’u crater, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Lava fountains erupt from north vent as Kīlauea episode 47 begins. Episode 47 of the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit began Thursday afternoon with lava fountaining from the north vent in Halema’uma’u crater, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The eruption began at approximately 3:33 p.m., with low-level fountaining observed shortly afterward, officials said. Activity remains confined to Halema’uma’u crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the north vent is currently the primary source of fountaining, while the south vent continues intermittent overflows. Trade winds blowing from the northeast are expected to carry volcanic gas emissions, fine ash, and Pele’s hair toward areas southwest of the summit, including portions of Ka’ū. Residents in downwind communities may exper...