Episode 28 of the ongoing #Kīlauea summit eruption is over after 9 hours of continuous lava fountaining on July 9 (4:10 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.). The south vent did not appear to activate at all during this episode and has been completely covered by new deposits. Lava fountains reached approximately 1200 ft (365 m). #Kilauea #HVO #USGS #eruption | USGS Volcanoes