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Kilauea’s ‘episode 18’ pauses after over 10 hours of fountaining

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said “episode 18” of the ongoing Kilaua volcano eruption ended abruptly at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Lava fountains lasted for 10 hours and 8 minutes.

By U.S. Geological Survey

April 22, 2025

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The live web cam footage if the Halemaumau crater from the eastern rim of the caldera.
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Lava fountains reached as high as 650 feet.
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Lava fountains reached as high as 650 feet.
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Lava fountains reached as high as 650 feet.
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Lava fountains reached as high as 650 feet.
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A view from the west of the Halemaumau crater at the summit of Kilauea.
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A west view from the northwest rim of the Halemaumau Crater is barely visible.
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The east view from the northeast rim of the Halemaumau crater at the Kilauea summit.
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A view from the bluff at Uekahuna.
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A view of the dropped down block and Halemaumau crater.

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