July 15, 2026 — North vent lava fountain during episode 51, Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began at about 8:30 a.m. HST on July 15, 2026. This photograph, taken around 11 a.m. from the caldera rim near Kilauea Military Camp, shows the fan-shape of the fountain that developed as the episode progressed. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.