US EditionMassive Lava Fountains Erupt in Episode 26 at Kīlauea
- A new eruption called Episode 26 began at Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu crater on June 20, 2025, with lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet from the north vent.
- This eruption follows dozens of episodes since December 2024, preceded by small bursts and spattering around June 19, and predicted due to summit inflation observed by the Hawaii Volcano Observatory.
- Lava flows continue spreading within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, confined mainly to Halemaʻumaʻu crater and Kaluapele caldera's southwest side, while volcanic gas and ash hazards affect surrounding areas.
- The USGS reported the eruption started around 1:40 a.m. HST, with ash reaching 20,000 feet and winds blowing from the north, spreading ash toward Kau District and Highway 11 areas, posing inhalation risks.
- Authorities keep Kīlauea at a code orange alert and advise residents to minimize exposure to volcanic glass and ash due to possible far-reaching downwind effects and ongoing eruptive activity.
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Volcanic activity began on Thursday night and intensified in the early hours of Friday morning.
Massive lava fountains erupt in episode 26 at Kīlauea
By KITV Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KILAUEA, Hawai’i (KITV) — A new eruption at Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, known as Episode 26, began around 1:40 a.m. on June 20, 2025. Lava fountains erupted from the north vent, shooting over 1,000 feet into the air. Lava flows started soon after and continue
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