Lava flows from this episode covered over two thirds of the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu within the southern part of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera). This was the 12th episode of Kīlauea

After a slow, sporadic start Tuesday morning, the 12th episode of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island was once again putting on a fantastic fountaining display similar to that of the prior episode that saw lava geysers of up to 600 feet high.

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii erupted again on Monday evening with lava fountains reaching more than 200 feet high by 6:50 p.m.

Visitors gather at the Keanakākoʻi area overlook to watch Kīlauea erupt. This 11th phase of the eruption, which started Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, ended at at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: National Park Service/J.Wei)

The latest activity, classified as episode 11 of the ongoing eruption, began at 6:26 p.m. with low-intensity spattering before intensifying. By 6:50 p.m., lava was flowing onto the caldera floor through a spillway in the north vent, covering 10% to 15% of Halemaumau’s floor, officials said.

Likewise, in between eruptive episodes, glow remains visible at night at the north vent, and sometimes at the south vent. This incandescence is another clue that magma is just beneath the surface, continuing to gurgle, glow and degas.

The Big Island is home to one of the most lively volcanoes on Earth. And you can see why.

Kīlauea has been erupting intermittently within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

The latest episode of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kilauea volcano ended at 9:18 a.m. HST on Thursday, February 20, after nearly 13 hours of active lava fountaining, according to the U.S.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issues guidelines due to Kīlauea's eruption pause and potential air quality risks from volcanic gases.

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