Hawaii volcano breaks eruption record as lava bursts from Kilauea
- Posted on June 1, 2026
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Hawaii volcano breaks eruption record as lava bursts from Kilauea
Kilauea burst back to life on Monday morning, setting a new record at one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The event marked the 48th episode of the ongoing Halema'uma'u eruption, which began in Hawaii on Dec. 23, 2024. That broke the previous record of 47 episodes during the Pu'u'o'o eruption between 1983 and 1986. "Episode 48 began at 4:40 am HST on June 1" the USGS said. North vent fountains are 500-650 feet (150-200 m) feeding the...
