As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, in season now. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Since December 23, 2024, Kīlauea's summit within Halemaʻumaʻu crater has produced repeated, short-lived episodes of lava fountaining.
Episodes range from hours to several days and are separated by pauses of hours to weeks.
The events are hazardous and visibility from public overlooks depends on park access and wind direction.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kīlauea Visitor Center Parking (Crater Rim Drive) |
| Kīlauea Overlook (Crater Rim Drive parking/pullout) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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