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Kīlauea Poised for 37th Eruption Episode as Lava Streams Signal Imminent Activity

USGS lists the volcano at code orange watch with current flows confined to Halemaʻumaʻu inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Overview

  • USGS and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report active streams and periodic overflows from summit vents through the weekend.
  • Agency models indicate the next episode, numbered 37 in the year-long sequence, could begin by Tuesday.
  • HVO logged at least 24 overflows from the south vent since Friday, with dome-shaped fountains near 30 feet and gas plumes from both vents.
  • Sulfur dioxide output is about 1,200 to 1,500 metric tonnes per day, described by USGS as consistent with an eruption pause.
  • Officials say hazards include vog, Pele’s hair and tephra near the vents, while activity remains inside the park and is not threatening homes.