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Kīlauea

orange WATCH, 2025-03-27 05:55:00 UTC

Kilauea Message 2025-04-02 12:08:33 HST

Episode 16 stopped erupting from the south vent at 12:03 pm HST on April 2 after about 36 hours of activity . View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-04-02 10:05:45 HST

Fountains from the south vent began dropping around 9:50 am HST April 2 from 500-600 feet to 100-300 feet. Episode 16 appears to be winding down at this time. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-04-01 19:25:32 HST

The south vent has had sustained fountains of 600-700 feet for over 8 hours. If deflation patterns observed in previous episodes repeat, high fountains should last to at least 10:00 pm HST tonight. Enjoy episode 16! View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-04-01 12:38:11 HST

High fountains from the south vent have been varied from 500-700 feet since 11:00 a.m. HST. Light winds are blowing hot pumice, ash, and Pele's hair to the northwest of Kaluapele. Most pumice fall is confined to the closed area of HVNP. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-04-01 10:33:28 HST

High fountaining began from the south vent at 10:24 am HST on April 1. The change was preceded by about 5 minutes of steadily increasing vigor. South vent fountains are currently about 200 feet (70 meters) high. No change at north vent. View All Messages.

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