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The recent phase of dramatic lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii has concluded following roughly six hours of uninterrupted activity. The fountains soared to about 660 feet within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, while volcanic ash impacted regions surrounding the summit. Learn about the events of Episode 56, the reasons for recommendations to nearby residents to minimize ash exposure, and the implications of this episode's conclusion for the volcano's ongoing eruptive activity.
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00:00Lava fountains soared 660 feet above a Hawaiian volcano before suddenly stopping.
00:05Kalauia's latest eruption episode ended abruptly Thursday evening after approximately six hours of continuous activity.
00:12The spectacular display began around 12.10 p.m. on November 5th inside Halema'umao Crater on Hawaii's Big Island.
00:21What started with fountains around 100 feet high quickly intensified, reaching approximately 1660 feet by the afternoon.
00:28According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the episode ended at 6.01 p.m. local time.
00:34But the eruption's end did not mean the volcano had gone quiet permanently.
00:39Scientists reported that all eruptive vents and lava flows remained confined within the crater.
00:44Meanwhile, volcanic ash presented a concern for nearby communities, with light ashfall reported in some areas.
00:52Kalauia's larger episodic eruption, which began in December 2024, remains an ongoing volcanic event.
01:00Disclosure.
01:01This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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