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Kilauea Erupts for the 49th Time with Fountains Expected to Grow Fast
USGS said the fountains reached 700 feet and sent ash and volcanic material toward the southwest.
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Kilauea's 49th eruptive episode began at Halemaumau crater, producing continuous lava fountaining before ending abruptly early Monday, June 15.
- This eruption continues a series ongoing since December 23, 2024. During this episode, lava fountains reached 700 feet, exceeding the 650 feet recorded on June 1.
- Scientists reported a "volnado," or volcanic-generated tornado, during the eruption. These landspouts form when intense heat from lava fountains interacts with cooler air, lifting volcanic particles into a spinning column.
- Following the eruption's conclusion, the United States Geological Survey lowered the volcano alert level from watch to advisory. No damage occurred when a whirlwind struck the V3 camera.
- Hawaii County Civil Defense alerted nearby residents to potential fine ash and Pele's hair fall, advising them to close windows and disconnect water catchment systems as precautions.
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VIDEO - With its several hundred-metre high lava fountains, the Kīlauea offered a spectacular show this Sunday, June 14.
·Paris, France
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On Sunday, June 14, the Hawaiian volcano Kilauea erupted for the 49th time. The impressive lava fountains were accompanied by a huge vortex known as a rarašek. It even hit one of the cameras of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which regularly broadcasts events at one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
UPDATE 6 p.m.
·Honolulu, United States
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