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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano ignites episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption

Updated on: 18 February,2026 09:24 AM IST  |  Honolulu
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has triggered Episode 42 of its ongoing summit eruption inside Halemaumau crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The latest lava fountaining event follows a 19-day pause, with all activity confined to the summit caldera and no threat to nearby communities

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano ignites episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption

Hawaii’s Klauea, the world’s most active volcano, has ignited Episode 42. Pic/X/@WeatherNation

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Hawaii's Klauea, the world's most active volcano, has ignited Episode 42 of its ongoing summit eruption, captivating viewers worldwide through live webcams.

The event began at 5:20 am IST on February 16, 2026, within Halemaumau crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marking the latest chapter in eruptions that started on December 23, 2024.


Since late 2024, Klauea has unleashed 42 episodic fountaining events, each typically lasting a day or less, separated by recharging pauses like the recent 19-day lull after Episode 41.



All activity remains confined to the summit caldera, minimizing threats to communities.

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