Vigorous dome fountains begin at Kilauea's north vent; possible prelude to episode 47. Tremor remains low.
Vigorous dome fountains begin at Kilauea's north vent; possible prelude to episode 47.
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Kilauea north vent fountains now over 300 feet high, effusion rate 120-240 cubic yards/sec
Kilauea Message 2026-05-14 16:18:09 HST. North vent fountains have grown to over 300 feet high (100 meters) and are broad. Approximate effusion rate is 120-240 cubic yards per second. The top of the convective plume cloud is at 13,000 feet and is visible from Mauna Loa.
Kilauea's north vent fountains reach 200 feet, peak expected in next hour.
Kilauea's north vent fountains reach 200 feet, peak expected in next hour.
Kīlauea volcano eruption begins at 3:27 p.m. HST today in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, lava fountaining ongoing.
Kīlauea volcano in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park began a new eruption episode today at 3:27 p.m. HST, with lava fountaining ongoing.
Critical fire weather expected Friday across Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible Friday and Saturday.
Critical fire weather expected Friday across Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail, wind damage, and tornadoes possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the region.
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