Kilauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains 660 Feet High
The ongoing eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater, located at the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii, continues as of November 5, 2026. Lava fountains have reached heights of up to 660 feet (200 meters), while volcanic plumes extend 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) above sea level. Winds are dispersing volcanic gases and ash southwest and northwest of the crater. All eruptive activity remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall, including volcanic ash and Pele’s Hair, is concentrated within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, with lighter particles traveling farther. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has issued a WATCH alert level and an ORANGE aviation color code for the eruption. (Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, November 5, 2026, 2:34 PM HST)
