Webcam Blasted by Volcanic Tornado During Kīlauea Episode 49 (June 15, 2026)

A volcanic vortex and lava fountain occurred during eruption episode 49 at Kīlauea Summit in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The event featured volcanic tornadoes caused by heat and wind shear. While shifting winds prompted Civil Defense warnings regarding potential ashfall in downwind communities, the impact remained restricted to closed areas of the park.