Kilauea, USA – A video shows highlights from episode 45 of lava fountaining at Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea on April 23, 2026.

The eruption began just after 1 a.m. HST and continued for about 8.5 hours, ending at 10:01 a.m. HST. During the event, only the north vent produced lava fountains.

The fountains reached a maximum height of approximately 870 feet, or 265 meters, during the episode.

The video captures key moments from this overnight summit activity as it unfolded at the volcano.

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