Episode 28 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended yesterday after 9 hours of continuous fountaining, the final 8 of which were high fountaining.

The north vent stopped erupting at approximately 1:20 pm, marking the end of the episode. The south vent did not appear to activate at all and has been completely covered by new deposits. The growing cone around the north vent has begun to connect with the top of the surrounding cliff in some places.

Lava fountains reached up to approximately 1200 feet during this episode.

Most episodes of Halemaʻumaʻu lava fountaining since the eruption started on December 23, 2024, have continued for around a day or less and have been separated by pauses in eruptive activity lasting generally at least several days.

No changes have been detected in the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

Kīlauea Volcano Alert Level/Aviation Color Code remain at WATCH/ORANGE. All current and recent activity is within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

 

Photo credit: USGS