Hawaii
Kilauea lava fountains ramp up to over 200 feet in ‘16th episode’ – The Garden Island
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said that the high fountain phase of “episode 16” had begun as of 10:24 a.m., about 12 hours after the start of the eruption.
Fountaining from the south vent rapidly increased to over 200 feet high by 10:40 a.m., HVO said, and exceeded 700 feet by 10:50 a.m. HST. Low dome fountaining and overflows, meanwhile, continue from the north vent.
Hawaii County Civil Defense, meanwhile, is warning of tephra falling onto Highway 11, or Hawaii Belt Road, in the Kau District between mile markers 35 and 37.
“If you are in this area, please do not stop, do not get out of your vehicle, and keep your window fully rolled up,” said Civil Defense in an alert. “There are no road closures at this time. However, road closures could occur without notice.”
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said “episode 16” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:57 p.m. on Monday, with lava overflowing from the north vent.
Vog information is available at vog.ivhhn.org.