July 15, 2026 — Episode 51 lava fountain, Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
A view of the lava fountain erupting from the north vent during episode 51 on July 15, 2026. Fountain heights reached up to about 950 feet (290 meters) and effusion rates reached a peak of about 400 cubic yards per second (300 cubic meters per second) at 10:30 a.m. HST July 15. This photo was taken shortly afterward, at around 11 a.m. HST. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.