April 9, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 44 eruption plume from Hilo
Detailed Description
Episode 44 at the summit of Kīlauea generated a plume of ash and gas, which strong southerly winds transported in a narrow band to the north-northeast of Halemaʻumaʻu, where it widened over a large section of east Hawaiʻi. This photo shows the eruption plume from Hilo, about 25 miles (40 km) to the northeast of the eruptive vents. USGS photo by C. Gansecki.
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