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After nearly two months since episode 54 of lava fountaining (Aug. 25, 2026), episode 55 of Kīlauea summit lava fountaining began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. This is the 55th lava fountaining episode in the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park that began on December 23, 2024.
After nearly two months since episode 54 of lava fountaining (Aug. 25, 2026), episode 55 of Kīlauea summit lava fountaining began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. This is the 55th lava fountaining episode in the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park that began on December 23, 2024.
A misty view of the north vent lava fountain feeding streams of lava flows down the shield-like structure that has built up around the vent. This photograph, from the Steam Vents in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, was taken around 5:45 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
A misty view of the north vent lava fountain feeding streams of lava flows down the shield-like structure that has built up around the vent. This photograph, from the Steam Vents in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, was taken around 5:45 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
Lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu, at the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park during episode 55 on October 17, 2026. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park just before sunrise. USGU photo by K. Van Helden.
Lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu, at the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park during episode 55 on October 17, 2026. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park just before sunrise. USGU photo by K. Van Helden.
Photo from the Uēkahuna overlook in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as the sun was rising on a clear day with episode 55 lava fountaining having started about 3 hours earlier. USGS photo by D. Downs.
Photo from the Uēkahuna overlook in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as the sun was rising on a clear day with episode 55 lava fountaining having started about 3 hours earlier. USGS photo by D. Downs.
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna approximately 3 hours later at 6:15 am when the sun was rising, illuminating the volcanic plume above the north vent lava fountain. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna approximately 3 hours later at 6:15 am when the sun was rising, illuminating the volcanic plume above the north vent lava fountain. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
This photo shows the north vent lava fountaining with a small dust (tephra) devil on the side of tephra hill during episode 55 of lava fountaining. Episode 55 fountaining in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea volcano began on October 17, 2026, at 3:19 a.m. HST. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. USGU photo by K.
This photo shows the north vent lava fountaining with a small dust (tephra) devil on the side of tephra hill during episode 55 of lava fountaining. Episode 55 fountaining in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea volcano began on October 17, 2026, at 3:19 a.m. HST. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. USGU photo by K.
A video showing the Kīlauea summit eruptive plume rising over the episode 55 fountains at dawn, reaching about 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) above sea level on October 17, 2026. The fountain from the north vent reached a maximum height of just over 700 feet (220 m) by 5:00 a.m. HST, an hour before this video was taken. USGS video by L. Gallant.
A video showing the Kīlauea summit eruptive plume rising over the episode 55 fountains at dawn, reaching about 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) above sea level on October 17, 2026. The fountain from the north vent reached a maximum height of just over 700 feet (220 m) by 5:00 a.m. HST, an hour before this video was taken. USGS video by L. Gallant.
The V3 livestreaming camera, located on the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam image.
The V3 livestreaming camera, located on the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam image.
The V1 livestreaming camera, located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse of the 6 hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The V1 livestreaming camera, located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse of the 6 hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The F1cam, located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining and lava flows on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The F1cam, located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining and lava flows on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The B1cam, located on the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The B1cam, located on the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining on October 17, 2026. USGS webcam video.
The KPcam, located on the south flank of Mauna Loa, has views of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. The camera captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining and the associated eruptive plume. USGS webcam video.
The KPcam, located on the south flank of Mauna Loa, has views of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. The camera captured this timelapse video of the six hours of episode 55 lava fountaining and the associated eruptive plume. USGS webcam video.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.
This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.
Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.
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This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.
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Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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