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Update: Kīlauea’s eruption paused; Episode 45 ends after 8.5 hours of lava fountaining

Episode 45 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 10:01 a.m. HST on April 23, 2026, after 8.5 hours of continuous lava fountaining. The eruption is currently paused.

Tallest, Hottest Lava Activity of Eruption to Date

Fountain heights of 250 feet were recorded at Fissure 8 on Wednesday night, with magma temperatures recorded at around 900°C or 1652°F.