According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the north vent stopped around 1:20 p.m. The south vent did not open during this episode and was completely covered by new deposits. A cone has grown around the north vent, which has connected to the top of the surrounding cliff in some areas. Volcanic gas emissions have decreased since the pause.

Mount Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted for nine continuous hours on Wednesday, shooting fountains of lava reaching up to 1,200 feet at times. The volcano has erupted 28 times since last December.

A new eruption started early this morning at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Episode 28 of the ongoing volcanic<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More