Photo & Video Chronology — May 5, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 46
Episode 46 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began at 8:17 a.m. HST on May 5, after one day of precursory activity. The north vent erupted lava fountains reaching up to 650 feet (200 meters) above ground level. Minor tephra fallout was reported to the north-northwest and northeast of the eruptive vents.
Episode 46 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began at 8:17 a.m. HST on May 5, after one day of precursory activity. The north vent erupted lava fountains reaching up to 650 feet (200 meters) above ground level. Minor tephra fallout was reported to the north-northwest and northeast of the eruptive…
Episode 46 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began at 8:17 a.m. HST on May 5, after one day of precursory activity. The north vent erupted lava fountains reaching up to 650 feet (200 meters) above ground level. Minor tephra fallout was reported to the north-northwest and northeast of the eruptive vents.
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