Kīlauea status update. The current volcano alert level is watch. The aviation color code is orange. Kīlauea volcano is not erupting; the summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu is paused. Precursory overflows started yesterday afternoon, but stopped overnight during summit deflation. A forecast window of September 8 through 10 is likely for the start of episode 55. End of status.
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