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Lava Flows

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Kīlauea Erupts in Episode 48, Sending 650‑Foot Lava Fountains and Ash Downwind

Lofted ash, Pele’s hair, fine tephra pose health, eye, water‑supply hazards to nearby communities.

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

Kīlauea’s Latest Summit Burst Sends Record 1,500-Foot Lava Fountains Skyward