March 4, 2025 — Episode 12 at the summit of Kīlauea

Episode 12 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began a fountaining phase at 2 p.m. HST on March 4.  Several small lava flows came from the south vent during the morning and early afternoon of March 4. At 2:00 p.m. HST, fountaining began at the north vent. Fountains from the north vent were within the north cone and about 20-30 feet (5-10 meters) high at the start. By 2:20 p.m. HST fountains were reaching 60-80 feet (20-25 m). USGS webcam image.