20-02-2025
Kīlauea begins 10th eruptive episode
KILAUEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — After an eight-day hiatus, Kīlauea has begun its tenth eruptive episode just before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. Dec. 23, Kīlauea has been entertaining tourists and locals with a series of fountains from the summit caldera of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Did you catch the start of Kilaueaʻs 9th eruptive episode
In this episode, USGS Volcanoes said lava fountains from the north vent are feeding a lava flow that is spreading on the crater floor, reaching up to 400 feet high.
As of now, less than 10 percent of the crater is covered with lava flows.
'No changes have been detected in the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone,' said the USGS in a 9:10 p.m. update.
According to officials, ongoing hazards include volcanic gas emissions and windblown volcanic glass (Pele's Hair) that may impact Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and nearby communities.
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For a live look at the eruption, visit the USGS YouTube channel.
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