Kīlauea episode 49 during and after fountaining

Comparison images from June 14, 2026, showing the episode 49 lava fountain at 11:01 a.m. (left) and the same location at 5:59 p.m., shortly after the fountaining stopped (right). Only the north vent produced lava fountaining during episode 49, while the south vent (located to the left of the fountain) displayed some minor spattering and jetting. Water vapor and volcanic gases are emitted from the vents during pauses and typically produce a thick white plume. USGS images from the V2cam.