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Kīlauea’s 32nd Summit Eruption Confined to Halemaʻumaʻu With Alerts at Watch and Orange

Officials report no immediate threat to nearby communities as monitoring continues and advisories focus on volcanic gases and air quality.

This image released by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the erupting Halema?uma?u crater from the rim of the Kilauea caldera at the summit of the Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Hawaii. (C. Cauley/U.S. Geological Survey via AP)
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El volcán expulsó fuentes de lava de 150 metros

Overview

  • Eruption began early on September 2 at Kīlauea’s summit, sending lava fountains widely reported around 150 meters high, with some imagery suggesting bursts approaching 300 meters.
  • The activity was limited to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where authorities restricted access to certain viewpoints and hazard areas.
  • USGS set the volcano alert level to Watch and the Aviation Color Code to Orange, maintaining heightened surveillance of the summit.
  • Reports from park and media updates indicate the eruption ceased abruptly shortly after 20:00 local time on September 2, though monitoring remains in place.
  • Public-health guidance highlights sulfur dioxide, vog, and fine glassy filaments known as Pele’s hair, and experts note the frequent summit episodes since December 2024 can relieve pressure and influence fountain style.