The latest Kīlauea eruption episode ended early May 15 after 9 hours of lava fountaining that created a 20,000-foot ash plume. The volcano has returned to a paused state with no current activity.
- Episode 47 lasted 9 hours from May 14 afternoon until early May 15 morning before stopping abruptly.
- Lava fountaining created an ash plume reaching 20,000 feet above sea level, visible on radar.
- Trade winds carried volcanic gas, ash, and Pele’s hair southwest toward Ka’ū district communities.
- The eruption produced 6.8 million cubic yards of lava covering 30-40% of Halema’uma’u crater floor.
- Kīlauea remains at Watch alert level with activity confined to the national park area.
Source: Maui Now
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