Episode 49 of lava fountaining at Kilauea begins
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Episode 49 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kilauea.
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Fountaining began at 9:32 a.m. on Sunday.
Scientists said the start of the episode was marked by a rapid increase in summit tremor along with ongoing summit deflation.
Lava fountains were measured at approximately 50 to 75 feet high shortly after the episode began.
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Officials said the fountains are expected to grow to between 600 and 800 feet within the next one to two hours.
Kilauea Message 2026-06-14 09:42:20 HST. Episode 49 fountaining began at 9:32 a.m. HST marked by a rapid increase in summit tremor along with ongoing summit deflation. fountains are currently 50-75 feet high and are expected to grow to 600-800 feet within the next 1-2 hours.
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— USGS Volcanoes🌋 (@USGSVolcanoes) June 14, 2026
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