Checkout this terrifying footage of the Kīlauea summit eruption causing 13 hours of lava fountains.
The tenth episode of Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele, Hawaii, USA, took place on February 20, resulting in around 13 hours of lava fountains erupting from the north vent fed lava flows onto the crater floor.
HVO scientists measured fountain heights of about 45-50 m (148-164 feet) on average with frequent pulses reaching 60-65 meters (197-213 feet).
Episode 10 started the evening of February 19, 2025, around 8:22 p.m. HST, with fountain heights reaching 90-125 meters (295-410 feet).