Episode 43 of Kīlauea eruption began this morning within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Eruptive episode 43 began at the summit of Kīlauea within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at 9:17 a.m.

The National Weather Service reports that the plume from this eruption is reaching 25,000 feet above sea level. Ground-level sensors near the eruptive vents indicate that winds are blowing from the south direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the north direction from Halemaʻumaʻu. 

An ashfall warning is in place for areas surrounding the park and a portion of Highway 11 is closed.

The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency said communities adjacent and downwind of the eruption need to take necessary precautions for the elevated tephra fallout and volcanic gases.

Sensitive individuals affected by the volcanic gases can shelter indoors or leave the area.

The livestream camera of the volcano on YouTube shows fountaining lava. Click here to watch.

Episode 42 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu Crater episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island began on Feb. 15 and ended after 9 hours and 48 minutes. Both vents were active for most of the eruption, according to the observatory.

Episode 42 ended at an average effusion rate of 430 cubic yards per second. An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.

Most lava fountaining episodes since December 23, 2024, have continued for a day or less.

More information about this eruption will be provided as it becomes available.