Kīlauea Eruption Update — Episode 42 Episode 42 of lava fountaining at Halemaʻumaʻu (Kīlauea summit) began at 1:50 PM HST on February 15, 2026 and continues as of this post. 🌋 Two lava fountains are present, each approaching or exceeding 1,000 ft (300 m) in height. ☁️ The eruption plume is reaching ~35,000 ft above sea level. 💨 Winds near the ground are from the northeast, which may distribute volcanic gases and material toward the southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu. Winds above ~18,000 ft are from the

Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Lava Flows Threaten Local Areas as Volcanic Activity Intensifies Video captured by the US Geological Survey (USGS) shows the dramatic moment the Kilauea volcano spews lava during its latest eruption in Hawaii. Footage shows the fiery display, with molten rock rising in a powerful blast on Wednesday. Kilauea is the world’s most active volcanic mass and is the central feature of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its caldera is nearly three miles long and two miles w