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• Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Reaches 50th Fountaining Milestone

  2 Jul 2026 8:44 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reached its 50th fountaining episode on June 27, 2026, marked by a 1030-foot lava fountain. Scientists anticipate episode 51 between July 8-15, continuing close monitoring of the volcano.

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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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• Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Ties Historic Fountaining Record

  21 May 2026 6:17 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption has tied a historic record with 47 lava fountaining episodes, matching the 1983-1986 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption. This fast-paced event features unique dual fountains and increased magma supply, with more activity expected.

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