Photo by Lynette Smith
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Status Report: Episode 13 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 2:36 a.m. HST on March 10. Fountains reached heights of 400-500 feet (120-150 m) by 3:30 a.m.
Episode 13 was preceded by small, sporadic spatter fountains 15-30 feet high (5-10 m) that began at approximately 1:30 p.m. HST on March 10 within the north vent and continued to increase in intensity until 6:35 p.m. HST when spattering could be seen on the streaming webcam (V1). Spattering continued to increase during the night and into the early morning hours of March 11. Lava erupted from the north vent at 2:36 a.m. HST and high fountains began about 10 minutes later. Fountains from the north vent are now 400-500 feet (120-150 meters) by 3:30 a.m. HST. Lava flows from the north vent have covered 20-30% of Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.