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lava fountains
Coverage of lava fountains in the Nexus archive.
- Lava fountains return, Kilauea's 51st episode is underway
Kilauea’s summit eruption has entered its 51st episode as lava fountains reappeared at Halemaʻumaʻu crater after three weeks of inactivity. The return of lava fountains marks a resumption of volcanic activity following a period of quiet.
- Lava fountains at Kilauea summit as episode 51 begins
Kilauea’s 51st eruptive episode began Wednesday morning with 100-ft lava fountains, posing potential tephra and ash fall risks in the area.
- Kilauea erupts for the 49th time with fountains expected to grow fast
The 49th episode of Halemaʻumaʻu's ongoing eruption is underway, with lava fountains currently reaching 300 feet and projected to grow up to 600 to 800 feet in the coming hours. This marks the 49th eruption of Kīlauea volcano.