USGS REPORT Nov 3: Episode 35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended on October 18 after 7.5 hours of continuous lava fountaining. Both vents continue to exhibit strong incandescence along with minor spattering overnight. The north vent also exhibited frequent lava overflows. Kīlauea summit inflation was relatively minor in the last 24 hours; however, repeated overflows from the north vent indicate the start of episode 36 is close. Models suggest a likely forecast window of November 4–8 for episode 36 with November 5-7 most probable.

The north and south vents had strong glow and minor periods of spattering overnight and into the early morning. The north vent also had frequent lava overflow periods beginning at 12:45 am HST and continuing into the morning with a total of 11 at this time. Magma is currently filling the north vent and drainback events have been small this morning.