February 26, 2025 The Eruption Resumes with Lava Fountains Reaching 600 feet

February 26, 2025

The Kilauea eruption has resumed, with Episode 11 lava fountains reaching heights of up to 600 feet. As of 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday night, February 25th. Lava fountains continue to erupt from both the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu. Scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that fountains from the north vent reached a maximum height of 500 to 600 feet before decreasing around 9 p.m., while south vent fountains increased. The red glow from Episode 11 was visible from as far away as Hilo on Tuesday night