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Kilauea’s Lava Fountains Intensify Again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, among the world’s most active, produced fresh lava fountains during Episode 38 of its ongoing eruptive phase that began on 23 December 2024, with summit webcams capturing rapid escalation minutes after the 8:45 am HST onset.
USGS reported continuous fountains from the north vent reaching 50–100 feet, and a specialised camera was buried by tephra during a strong burst around 9:55–9:57 am.
The activity remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with no aviation disruptions expected due to limited ash and gas dispersion.
Scientists continue monitoring elevated SO₂ output and the spread of Pele’s hair, thin volcanic glass strands that can travel over 10 miles during vigorous fountaining.
Active since 1983, Kilauea’s frequent short-lived bursts continue to draw global attention as monitoring agencies track hazards and crater-bound lava dynamics.
USGS reported continuous fountains from the north vent reaching 50–100 feet, and a specialised camera was buried by tephra during a strong burst around 9:55–9:57 am.
The activity remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with no aviation disruptions expected due to limited ash and gas dispersion.
Scientists continue monitoring elevated SO₂ output and the spread of Pele’s hair, thin volcanic glass strands that can travel over 10 miles during vigorous fountaining.
Active since 1983, Kilauea’s frequent short-lived bursts continue to draw global attention as monitoring agencies track hazards and crater-bound lava dynamics.