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Kilauea lava fountains reach 300 feet

Kilauea volcano erupts out 300-foot lava fountain for 30th time in under a year
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano began erupting again on Wednesday for the 30th time in under a year, continuing to be among one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) said “vigorous fountaining” of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater eruption began around 1:20 a.m. HST.
Kilauea Volcano Erupts Sending Lava 300 Feet In The Air
Incredible new footage shows Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano as it erupted on Wednesday morning. Lava shot up as high as 300 feet in the air, while lava flow covered 20% of the Halema’uma’u crater. This marks the 30th eruption from this volcano this year.
Kilauea lava fountains reach 300 feet as Episode 30 begins
The activity started around 1:20 a.m. with broad fountains 150 to 300 feet high from the crater’s north vent, covering about 20% of the crater floor. A new line of smaller fountains also emerged south of the old south vent area, coinciding with a cluster of small earthquakes.
UPDATE: Episode 30 pau after nearly 12 hours of lava fountains, flows, including from new fissure in south Halemaʻumaʻu
Episode 30 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption on the Big Island began at about 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, producing lava fountains of 150 to 300 feet high from the vent, according to officials with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again Spewing Lava Into The Night
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Wednesday, August 6, spewing glowing lava from the Halemaumau crater as it entered the 30th episode of its ongoing eruption.
Episode 30 Begins: Kilauea erupts with stunning lava fountains
Kilauea's 30th eruption episode is now underway, with lava fountains soaring up to 70 feet high from both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Lava flows and spattering seen during Kilauea’s 30th eruption episode
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (HawaiiNewsNow) - Episode 30 of the of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption began around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Lava flows and spattering were seen coming from the north vent of the volcano minutes before the south vent became active.
Stunning Time-Lapse Footage Shows a Blazing Stream of Lava Pouring Out of Hawaiian Volcano
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes and has experienced multiple eruptions in recent months.
Geologists Collect Lava Samples From Kilauea Volcano Eruption
Scientists collected data and lava samples as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted on Wednesday, August 6, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Footage from the USGS shows Kilauea during the 30th episode of its ongoing eruption.
Kilauea 30th Eruption: Volcano Produces 1000-Foot Lava Fountain | Tourists, Locals On High Alert
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted again early Wednesday morning, unleashing a spectacular 300-foot lava fountain in its 30th eruption in under a year. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirmed that “vigorous fountaining” erupted from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater around 1:20 a.
Kīlauea volcano produces 300-foot lava fountain during 30th eruptive episode
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano continues eruptive activity with the 30th episode beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. USGS cameras are showing live video of the ongoing eruption from east and west views of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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