Kīlauea Volcano Update for Sunday, July 5th
Kīlauea is experiencing a period of high activity, including fifty separate lava fountaining episodes at its summit.
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The brief
Kīlauea is currently erupting with lava fountaining occurring at the volcano's summit. According to the USGS, there have been fifty fountaining episodes during this activity period.
Coverage from the USGS, Yahoo, and Big Island Video News emphasizes the ongoing nature of the eruptions. Beat of Hawaii notes that the eruption timing varies, while The Garden Island provides local context from July 1.
Further updates are expected regarding the progression of the fountaining episodes as monitored by the USGS and reported by local Hawaii news outlets.
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Quick answers
How many fountaining episodes have occurred at the summit?
The USGS reports fifty fountaining episodes.
Where exactly is the activity taking place?
The lava fountaining is located at the Kīlauea summit in Hawaii.
Who is monitoring the volcanic activity?
The USGS is providing monitoring via its Volcano Watch.
Coverage (7)
- National park offers viewing, safety tips if you plan to visit during Episode 50 of Kīlauea lava fountaining Big Island Now · 1d ago
- July 2, 2026 USGS (.gov) · 1d ago
- Lava fountaining at Kilauea in Hawaii Yahoo · 1d ago
- Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Garden Island · 1d ago
- Kilauea Keeps Erupting. Just Not When You’re There. Beat of Hawaii · 1d ago
- Volcano Watch — Hawaii Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit USGS (.gov) · 1d ago
- Kīlauea Volcano Update for Sunday, July 5th Big Island Video News · 1d ago
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