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Eruptive episode 43 began at the summit of Kīlauea within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at 9:17 a.m. Initial fountains began from the north vent, with the south vent starting just before 10 a.m., according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The event marks the 43rd episode in the active volcano's ongoing eruption, which began on Dec. 23, 2024 Kilauea, an active volcano on the island of Hawai'i, erupted on March 10, sending over 1,000 feet of lava into the air The incident marks the 43rd ...

Two hours after fountaining began, the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency issued a Volcano Warning. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed as a result, as did Highway 11 between the 27 and 40 mile markers. Tephra was reported to be falling on the road.

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Park rangers are evacuating visitors from the Kīlauea Summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as it is temporarily closed due to hazardous amounts of volcanic rock, ash and glass particles falling over the summit. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 24 and 40 due to dangerous road conditions.

It's all hands on deck for tephra cleanup! Hawaiʻi Island residents affected by tephra from Kīlauea's episode 43 eruption can receive help and resources with the cleanup, the County of Hawaiʻi announced.

One of the most deadly and dangerous volcano hazards isn’t lava. Mudflows called lahars can come without clear warning.