April 9, 2026 — North vent in Halemaʻumaʻu erupting lava fountain and lava flow during episode 44
Detailed Description
During episode 44, the north vent at the summit of Kīlauea erupted a lava fountain about 500 feet (150 meters) high at 4 p.m. HST, feeding a lava flow on the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater on April 9, 2026. This photograph shows the view from the south rim of the caldera. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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