UPDATE Jan. 12, 6:13 p.m. – After nearly 10 hours of continuous lava fountaining, Episode 40 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption abruptly ended at 6:04 p.m. on Jan. 12. Episode 40 began at 8:22 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. The Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory will continue to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue additional notices as activity warrants.

From USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestreaming V2cam, a plume-like fountain erupted from the north vent during episode 24 on June 4–5, 2025, creating an elegant arc. With a maximum fountain height of 364 meters (1194 feet), this was the highest fountain observed up until that point. USGS photo.

The eagerly anticipated “Episode 40” of the ongoing Kilauea eruption with high fountains could happen anytime between now and Saturday, according to U.S. Geological Survey scientists.

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From Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestreaming V2cam, a plume-like fountain erupted from the north vent during Episode 24 on June 4-5, 2025, creating an elegant arc. With a maximum fountain height of 1,194 feet, this was the highest fountain observed up until that point. (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Geological Survey)