Kīlauea showing signs of possible new eruption episode

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) are keeping a close eye on Kīlauea after low-level volcanic activity was detected late Thursday night within the summit crater of Halemaʻumaʻu.

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According to the USGS, lava began to overflow from the crater’s north vent around 11:26 p.m., signaling the potential onset of what would be Episode 26 of the ongoing eruption…

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