HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – Scientists at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory announced that Kilauea Volcano resumed eruption on Wednesday, marking its fifth eruption since it began in December, making the world's most active volcano erupt again. announced that they are starting.
Scientists said the latest activity began just before 3pm local time with small “splash fountains” within Kaluapere, the summit caldera, and lava flows began minutes later.
According to the latest information provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the current eruptive activity included a small dome fountain between 16 and 33 feet tall feeding a short lava flow from the north vent.
Officials said there are currently no signs of activity within the south vent.
At the same time that seepage began, seismic activity increased around 3pm local time on Wednesday. Officials said Uekahuna's inclinometers continue to record inflation beneath Halemaumau, but are expected to shift to deflation as the eruption continues.
Scientists say that since the first eruption began on December 23, 2024, each episode of lava eruption has lasted between 14 hours and eight days, with eruptive episodes broken down by periods of rest lasting less than 24 hours and 12 days. Separated.
HVO said it will continue to monitor Kilauea and will issue an update on Thursday or if any significant changes occur.
