October 17, 2026 — Episode 55 north vent lava fountain at Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. Lava fountained from the north vent, with the maximum height of just over 700 feet (220 m) reached by 5:00 a.m. HST. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.