HVO Kilauea YELLOW/ADVISORY - The Halema'uma'u eruption of Kīlauea remains paused following episode 55 on October 17. The forecast for episode 56 fountaining has been pushed to Nov. 2-9, 2026.

Oct 30, 2026 18:42 - Overview:The summit eruption of Kīlauea in Halemaʻumaʻu remains paused following episode 55 fountaining on October 17, 2026. Slow, steady inflation continues at the summit.

Based on current deformation trends and assuming magma chamber inflation follows similar patterns to those established during previous episodes, the forecast window for episode 56 fountaining is November 2-9, 2026.Summit Observations:Intermittent moderate to strong glow was seen from the west vent