May 14, 2026 — Episode 47 north vent lava fountain and south vent spattering
Detailed Description
The north vent (right in photo) in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted a lava fountain during episode 47 at the summit of Kīlauea on May 14, 2026. It reached a maximum height of around 650 feet (200 meters). The south vent (left in photo) had intermittent spattering during the first two hours of the episode. USGS photo by L. Forster.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.