May 5, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 46 plume rises above Mauna Loa summit caldera
Detailed Description
Just after 10 a.m. on May 5, 2026, the eruption plume from episode 46 of Kīlauea summit lava fountaining was visible in the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory MLcam, located on the north rim of Mokuʻāweoweo (Mauna Loa summit caldera). The eruptive plume from episode 46 reached a maximum elevation of about 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) above sea level according to the National Weather Service. USGS webcam photo.
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