June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 north vent lava fountain
Detailed Description
Episode 48 of lava fountaining in the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit started on June 1, 2026, at 4:40 a.m. HST. This photo was taken shortly after 6 a.m. from Uēkahuna overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and shows the north vent lava fountain. As was the case during episodes 44, 45, 46, and 47, only north vent produced a lava fountain during episode 48. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.