Volcanic Eruptions

[Foxbat]

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[Foxbat]

A compilation video of some huge explosive eruptions from the Fuego volcano in Guatemala Thursday night/Friday morning:

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[meStevo]

View: https://youtu.be/KNE3-mfCa_8

 

[Foxbat]

Episode 45 surprised me by coming (and going) so soon after Episode 44.

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[meStevo]

Yeah, was a really quick turnaroud, who knows if that'll continue or it'll suddenly take a long time after a similar performance or what.

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[Foxbat]

Yeah, was a really quick turnaroud, who knows if that'll continue or it'll suddenly take a long time after a similar performance or what.

Alex, I'll take "Quick Turnarounds" for $800. Episode 46 started this morning around 08:15 HST.

I also saw this Multicam feed from afar.tv:

 

[navychop]

Wake me up when it's Yellowstone.


Err- nevermind.

 

[Foxbat]

Another big blast from Fuego!

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[Foxbat]

Kīlauea has started its pre-eruptive lava pistoning again. The South Vent is producing some early morning doming and flows:

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00 AM HST (Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC)


KILAUEA (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Summary: The Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea is currently paused. The forecast window for lava fountaining episode 47 is between today, May 13 and tomorrow, May 14.


Overview:

The Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea is currently paused. Consistent degassing continues from both eruptive vents. Overnight, the south vent had strong glow with periodic flaming, while the north vent had slightly weaker glow with several small spatter bursts. Based on current tilt data, the forecast window for lava fountaining episode 47 is sometime between today, May 13 and tomorrow, May 14; this window may be adjusted based on continuing observations. The episode could start at any time now, though accelerated precursory activity—overflows and more vigorous spattering—is expected to precede lava fountaining.

 

[Foxbat]

Now the North Vent has started activity, more vigorous than the South Vent action. Episode 47 may be starting at any time.

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[Foxbat]

The USGS has called the start of Episode 47 at 15:27 HST May 14th.

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HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:18 PM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H229
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Summary: Episode 47 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption continues as of 5:00 p.m. HST on May 14.

Volcanic Activity:
Lava fountaining episode 47 in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:27 p.m. HST on May 14 and continues as of this notice. Fountaining activity has been focused at the north vent, though the south vent has been spattering periodically.

The National Weather Service reports that the plume from this eruption is reaching 20,000 feet above sea level. Ground-level sensors near the eruptive vents indicate that low-altitude winds are blowing from the northeast direction, which indicates that most volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material will distributed to the southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu. However, the National Weather Service reports that higher-altitude winds are blowing from the southwest direction above 15,000 feet above sea level, suggesting that light tephra fallout is possible to the northeast of Kīlauea summit.

• All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
• Help support science and community awareness by reporting tephra fall: https://hawaiiash.science/report_form
• Three Kīlauea summit livestream videos that show eruptive lava fountains are available here: USGS
• KPcam and MKcam provide views of the plume height for aviation purposes
• Additional short updates as the episode progresses will be posted here: HVO - Observatory Messages
• Timeline of eruptive episodes since December 23, 2024: Eruption Information

Most lava fountaining episodes since December 23, 2024, have continued for a day or less.

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[Foxbat]

And just like that, Episode 47 is complete. Here are the recap videos from Big Island Video News:

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