Overview

• The latest episode on Friday sent lava about 30 meters high across Halemaʻumaʻu’s floor and stayed confined to the crater with no homes threatened.
• Ken Hon of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said magma is feeding a lower chamber at roughly 3.8 cubic meters per second, tying all bursts to one ongoing eruption.
• USGS noted overnight spattering at the north vent and a switch from summit inflation to deflation as fountaining began, underscoring near‑real‑time monitoring.
• Geologists report recent bursts are shorter with lower fountain heights, likely due to vent widening that reduces pressure, though displays remain striking.
• Park webcams and overlooks are drawing larger audiences, recent episodes have lasted 10 to 12 hours, and officials urge visitors to stick to marked routes because of gases, volcanic glass and unstable ground.