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Episode 39 of Kīlauea Volcano eruption to most likely begin Dec. 24-25

The forecast window for the onset of the next episode of lava fountaining at Kīlauea runs from Dec. 23-26, with Episode 39 likely to begin on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, according to scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

UPDATE: Episode 29 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption abruptly ends after 13 hours

An estimated 1.8 billion gallons of lava erupted during the episode, covering approximately 80% of the crater floor.