Updated On: 18 February, 2026 09:24 AM IST | Honolulu | Agencies
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has triggered Episode 42 of its ongoing summit eruption inside Halemaumau crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The latest lava fountaining event follows a 19-day pause, with all activity confined to the summit caldera and no threat to nearby communities

Hawaii’s Klauea, the world’s most active volcano, has ignited Episode 42. Pic/X/@WeatherNation
Hawaii's Klauea, the world's most active volcano, has ignited Episode 42 of its ongoing summit eruption, captivating viewers worldwide through live webcams.
The event began at 5:20 am IST on February 16, 2026, within Halemaumau crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marking the latest chapter in eruptions that started on December 23, 2024.