At 11:57 a.m. on Wednesday, as scientists expected, Kīlauea began erupting again. By 12:30 p.m., the volume and vigor of lava fountains has increased for Episode 25 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of the volcano on the Big Island. This series began in late December.

Lava began flowing into Halemaʻumaʻu crater early June 11 as Kīlauea's north vent cone overflowed. The eruption marks episode 25 of the volcano's ongoing activity that started in late December. Experts warn high lava fountaining could begin at any moment as activity intensifies.