# Kilauea Lava Fountaining Ends

> Kilauea's lava fountaining stops after 9 hours, reaching 650 feet.
- Title: Kilauea Lava Fountaining Ends · Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Summary: Kilauea's lava fountaining stops after 9 hours, reaching 650 feet. Kilauea's Halemaumau crater eruption paused after 9 hours of fountaining, with lava…
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- Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser — https://staradvertiser.com/2026/05/14/breaking-news/lava-fountaining-returns-to-kilaueas-halemaumau-crater-2
- Author: Star-Advertiser Staff
- Published: 2026-05-15T04:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kilauea, halemaumau, hawaiian volcano observatory, lava fountaining, volcanic ash, hawaii island, science
## Kilauea Eruption Ends
Kilauea's latest fountaining episode at the summit ended abruptly early today after sending ash and volcanic glass into residential communities on Hawaii island.
## Peak Height Reached
During the peak of the eruption, lava fountains reached heights of 650 feet and fed a plume that rose 20,000 feet above sea level.
## Ash and Reticulite Found
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirmed fine ash and Pele's hair fell in Volcano village and surrounding areas, including Mauna Loa Estates, Ohia Estates and Royal Hawaiian Estates.
## Lava Volume Erupted
Scientists estimated that 6.8 million cubic yards of lava erupted during the nine-hour window, covering about 40% of the crater floor.
## Eruption Rate
At its peak, the effusion rate reached nearly 390 cubic yards per second.
## Volcanic Gas Concerns
While the eruption is currently paused, volcanic gas remains a concern for residents as sulfur dioxide reacts in the atmosphere to create vog, which can cause respiratory issues.
## Key takeaway

Kilauea's Halemaumau crater eruption paused after 9 hours of fountaining, with lava reaching 650 feet.