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Kīlauea's Episodic Eruption: USGS Explains "Episodes" vs. "Eruptions"

19 Jun 2026 5:07 a.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Kīlauea's summit eruption features 49 lava fountaining "episodes," with a 50th forecast. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory clarifies why these distinct events are part of one ongoing eruption, guided by continuous monitoring data.

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