Overview

• The latest episode began Tuesday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
• USGS shared video on X showing a vortex at the edge of a lava fountain, a phenomenon it linked to the interaction of hot and cooler air.
• This marks the 32nd eruptive episode since activity resumed in December 2024, continuing a roughly weekly pattern.
• Recent episodes have varied in duration, lasting from a few hours to more than a week.
• The eruption is occurring within a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and officials warn that volcanic gases may affect areas downwind.