Overview
- USGS documented lava fountains reaching roughly 330 meters, with some eyewitnesses reporting peaks near 450 meters.
- At least one eruptive episode lasted about five hours as monitoring cameras captured gas explosions and moving walls of lava.
- Authorities said no damage has been reported in nearby communities and advised the public to rely on official updates and stay clear of restricted areas.
- Scientists are measuring lava output and volcanic gases to gauge how shifting winds could affect populated areas and lead to temporary restrictions or limited evacuations.
- Tourism operators near Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reworked activities as businesses reported cancellations and a surge in safety inquiries.