Kīlauea Eruption Update — Episode 42 Episode 42 of lava fountaining at Halemaʻumaʻu (Kīlauea summit) began at 1:50 PM HST on February 15, 2026 and continues as of this post. 🌋 Two lava fountains are present, each approaching or exceeding 1,000 ft (300 m) in height. ☁️ The eruption plume is reaching ~35,000 ft above sea level. 💨 Winds near the ground are from the northeast, which may distribute volcanic gases and material toward the southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu. Winds above ~18,000 ft are from the

Timelapse footage shows lava flowing from Kilauea volcano in its latest eruption. Located in Hawaii, Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been erupting intermittently since 23 December 2024. | Al Jazeera English