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Kilauea Ep. 23: Pele Shoots Lava Fountains over 1,000 Feet

  • Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted on May 25, 2025, producing lava fountains over 1,000 feet high within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
  • The eruption followed pressure buildup beneath the surface causing inflation and deflation patterns detected by USGS, signaling magma movement prior to the outburst.
  • Two vents in the crater's southwest produced sustained lava fountains from afternoon until shortly after 10 p.m., with lava flows covering about half the crater floor.
  • The eruption sent a dense column of ash, scoria, and fine strands known as Pele's hair soaring to a height of at least 5,000 feet, while lava fountains reached their maximum around 300 meters, according to USGS data.
  • The event ended after less than a day but reinforced Kilauea's unique dual-vent activity phase and prompted warnings about volcanic gas and health risks from Pele's hair and vog.
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KHON2 broke the news in Honolulu, United States on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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