Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Lava fountaining has returned to Kīlauea’s Halemaumau crater, marking the start of eruptive Episode 51.
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Kīlauea volcano has entered a new eruptive phase. Reports indicate that lava fountaining has returned to the Halemaumau crater, an event identified as Episode 51.
Coverage from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii News Now, and Big Island Now emphasizes the start of this eruptive episode. The USGS has provided supporting photo and video chronology of the activity.
Observers are monitoring the progression of Episode 51 as updates continue to be released by Big Island Video News and government agencies.
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Quick answers
Where is the current volcanic activity occurring?
The lava fountaining is taking place at Kīlauea’s Halemaumau crater.
What is this specific eruptive event called?
The activity is identified as Episode 51.
Which organizations are providing visual documentation of the eruption?
The USGS is providing a photo and video chronology of the event.
Coverage (5)
- Kīlauea Volcano Update for Tuesday, July 14 Big Island Video News · 8h ago
- Episode 51 fountaining begins at Kilauea summit Hawaii News Now · 8h ago
- UPDATE: Eruptive Episode 51 at Kīlauea has begun Big Island Now · 8h ago
- Photo & Video Chronology USGS (.gov) · 8h ago
- Lava fountaining returns to Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 8h ago
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