HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - Precursory low-level eruptive activity before episode 56 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began around 11:43 a.m. HST on Monday, November 2.
"Nov 3, 2026 00:06 - Precursory low-level activity preceding episode 56 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began around 11:43 a.m. HST on Monday, November 2, with a large flow lava from the north vent.
The initial rise of lava to the surface and overflow was passive with no spattering or low dome fountaining, indicating the magma was highly degassed.
Minor spatter then began in the vent at about 12:30 p.m. HST.
Drainback accompanied by vigorous spattering began at 12:45 p.m."
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