Kilauea volcano update: magnificent lava fountains during 28th episode

Impressive high lava fountains at Kilauea during its 28th effusive episode (image: USGS-HVO)

Impressive high lava fountains at Kilauea during its 28th effusive episode (image: USGS-HVO)

Another lava-fountaining episode (the 28th so far) started within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor at about 04:10 AM local time yesterday.

The activity in the north vent produced tall, dome-shaped lava fountains reaching about 1200 ft (365 m) height associated with lava flows.
Meanwhile, after 9 hours of continuing fountaining, the effusive eruption came to an end at 01:20 PM local time tonight.

The south vent did not appear to activate at all during this episode and has been completely covered by new deposits.

Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 10 July 2025