July 28, 2026 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 52 at night
Detailed Description
Only the north vent erupted a lava fountain during episode 52 at the summit of Kīlauea. The south vent did not erupt any lava during precursory activity or the eruptive episode, but it did emit flames at the end of the episode. The north vent lava fountain reached a peak height of approximately 500 feet (150 meters) around 9:00 p.m. HST on July 28, 2026. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.