Kīlauea Volcano eruption episode 47: 9‑hour lava fountain and 20,000‑ft ash plume

Lava flows began early Thursday morning at Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaiʻi, marking the start of precursory activity that led to episode 47 of the ongoing eruption.

Episode 47 commenced Thursday with a nine‑hour lava fountain from the north vent of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, generating an ash plume that rose to about 20,000 feet. The eruption continues to be monitored for further developments.