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• Kīlauea Summit Vegetation Devastated by Volcanic Plumes and Kona Winds

  4 Jun 2026 10:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Kīlauea's summit vegetation has suffered severe defoliation from volcanic gases and tephra, intensified by Kona winds from January to April 2026. The unique weather patterns pushed hazardous plumes northward, impacting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, though signs of recovery are now…

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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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• Kīlauea's Summit Fountaining Accelerates, HVO Refines Forecasts Using Ground Tilt

  14 May 2026 9:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  HVO uses ground tilt data to forecast Kīlauea's fountaining episodes, which are now occurring almost weekly. Smaller eruptions lead to quicker repeats, with episode 47 expected today, May 14, 2026.

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