Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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New fissure opened early this morning inside Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Lava fountains from the north vent reached 230 feet (70 meters) and are still active at 130 ft.
The new southern fissure, which opened at 1:12 AM, was active until 4:40 AM and helped cover 60% of the crater floor in fresh lava.

Tilt spike and overflow started at 12:56 AM

Cluster of 10 small earthquakes followed

Tremor increased sharply with fountaining

Volcanic glass (Pele’s hair) widespread

Gas emissions remain elevated

⚠️ Episode 30 fountaining is expected to end later today.

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USGS eruption update: usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/science/eruption-information

Webcams: usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/summit-webcams

Gas pistoning explained: usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-so-what-earth-or-least-kilauea-a-gas-piston