HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (HawaiiNewsNow) - After days of anticipation, the latest episode of Kilauea’s eruption began Sunday.

The U.S. Geological Survey said episode 36 began at around 11:15 a.m.

Scientists said fountains from the north vent are about 500 feet high, while fountains from the south vent are about one-third as high.

USGS said episode 36 was preceded by over 180 lava overflow-drainback events at the north vent on Nov. 3, with the south vent following the next day.

According to the National Weather Service, winds are blowing from the northeast, and the USGS believes volcanic gas emissions and material may be distributed to the southwest of the summit of Kilauea.

Shortly before 12:30 p.m., the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said ashfall and tephra are likely to

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