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Kilauea on track for another eruption in early November following unusual 55th episode

FOX Weather • October 31, 2026 • science

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is expected to erupt again in early November, following its 55th eruptive episode which ended in mid-October.
The volcano's recent activity has been irregular, with a rare two-month pause between episodes 54 and 55, complicating precise eruption forecasting.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) now predicts the next eruption, episode 56, will likely begin between November 2 and 9, adjusting earlier estimates due to unusual magma chamber behavior.
Monitoring shows continued pressurization of Kilauea's summit magma chamber, intermittent glowing at the west vent, and ongoing seismic tremors and small earthquakes near the caldera.
Scientists remain vigilant, using daily data to refine eruption predictions amid the volcano's unpredictable activity patterns.