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orange WATCH, 2025-05-09 19:20:35 UTC

Kilauea Message 2025-05-06 22:12:59 HST

Episode 20 ended at 9:58 p.m. on May 6 after 4.5 hours of sustained fountaining. The Halema'uma'u eruption is currently paused. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-05-06 19:01:49 HST

The average eruption rate over the first 30 minutes of sustained fountaining has been estimated to be about 7,000 cubic feet per second (200 cubic meters per second). View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-05-06 18:47:35 HST

The south vent is now generating lava fountains 30-65 ft (10-20 m) high. North vent continues to generate fountains more than 500 ft (150 m) high. Lava flows from both vents are covering Halema'uma'u crater floor. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-05-06 18:33:32 HST

North vent fountains more than 500 ft (150 m) high are feeding lava flows that are covering Halema'uma'u crater floor. Some of these flows have poured over the south vent, which is not showing signs of increased activity at this time. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-05-06 17:46:06 HST

Sustained lava fountains from north vent are reaching heights of greater than 500 ft (150 m). The onset of sustained fountaining was accompanied by a change in summit tilt from inflation to deflation and a significant increase in tremor. View All Messages.

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