Kilauea Hits Lava Record

On June 1, Kilauea's Halemaumau eruption reached its 48th lava-fountaining episode, setting a record while ash and Pele's hair affected park overlooks, Highway 11, and nearby communities.

1. Frame 1Kilauea reaches episode 48 at its summit, raising ash risks for residents near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
2. Frame 2The ongoing Halemaumau eruption began December 23, 2024, with short bursts separated by pauses in lava activity.
3. Frame 3USGS said the June 1 fountain rose almost 650 feet from the north vent before the eruption paused.
4. Frame 4Episode 48 lasted just under nine hours and spread lava across about 40 percent of the crater floor.
5. Frame 5The new count passed Puu Oo's 47 early fountaining episodes from 1983 to 1986, a Kilauea benchmark.
6. Frame 6With the alert lowered to advisory, HVO is watching ash, Pele's hair, Highway 11 fallout, and nearby communities.