https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kilauea-lava-fountaining-ends-after-nearly-6-hours-in-halemaumau-crater-honolulu-star-advertiserContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kilauea-lava-fountaining-ends-after-nearly-6-hours-in-halemaumau-crater-honolulu-star-advertiserhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kilauea-lava-fountaining-ends-after-nearly-6-hours-in-halemaumau-crater-honolulu-star-advertiser#u142611Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:36:42 +0000Kilauea volcano wrapped up its 55th eruptive episode on Saturday morning after nearly six hours of continuous lava fountaining inside Halemaumau crater. The intense activity from the north vent started at 3:19 a.m. and abruptly ceased at 9:03 a.m. During the short-lived event, lava fountains peaked at a height of 720 feet while sending an ash plume up to 25,000 feet above sea level. Following the shutdown, authorities lowered the USGS Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY and reduced the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.Why it mattersThis event marks the 55th eruption of Kilauea