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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is approaching its 40th eruption as recent activity signals that lava fountaining could begin anytime between Sunday and Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The volcano, one of the world’s most active, has been showing heightened activity since Dec. 23, 2024, when its current eruptive episode, Episode 39, began.
The USGS has set Kilauea at a Volcano Alert Level of "Watch" and an Aviation Color Code of "Orange," indicating increased volcanic unrest and the possibility of an eruption that could pose limited hazards. On Saturday, volcanic tremors intensified, and dome-shaped lava fountains reaching 50 feet continued at Halemaʻumaʻu, feeding lava flows from both the north and south vents. Overnight activity included intermittent overflows, with lava spreading 250 to 500 feet wide and extending more than half a mile into the crater. By late afternoon, the south vent drained temporarily while a new lava dome emerged, quickly resuming overflows. The ongoing activity suggests that Kilauea could enter its next eruptive phase at any moment.
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