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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.
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.
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.
Episode 30 ends: Kilauea lava fountains reached 300 feet
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said “episode 30” of the ongoing Kilauea eruption ended abruptly at 12:55 p.m. today after 12 hours of continuous fountaining.
Lava fountaining remains likely as precursory activity for latest eruptive episode at Kīlauea continues
Low-level degassing and seismic tremor at Halema‘uma‘u have been ongoing since early Monday morning, suggesting precursory activity for episode 30 of the Kīlauea eruption, with lava fountaining likely.
Episode 30 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea marked by vigorous fountaining
Episode 30 vigorous fountaining of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began at approximately 1:20 a.m. HST on Wednesday, Aug. 6 and is currently producing broad fountains 150-300 feet high from the north vent.
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