Tag: lava_fountaining

Kīlauea's Unsteady Reinflation Halts Lava Fountain Forecasts After Six New Vents Open

17 Sep 2026 9:20 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says irregular ground deformation has ended its fountaining forecast windows for Kīlauea, after six new vents opened in Halemaʻumaʻu between September 14 and 16.

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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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