#Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Measles exposure possible from several Big Island locations because of infected visitor
Hawaiʻi Department of Health State Laboratories Division confirmed the case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu, who also visited Hawaiʻi Island; after arriving, the visitor became ill, sought medical care and is now recovering at a private residence on Oʻahu.
Remaining Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for March
Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.
Rescue personnel recover body from closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The incident remains under investigation.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 27-March 5: International Night, Black Uhuru, Andy Bumatai and Augie T and more
This weekend is so packed with events and activities — all on Friday and Saturday — there wasn’t room in the top 10 for anything else! Check them out now; we’re sure you’ll have a great time at whichever events and activities you attend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 20-26: JuggleFest, ‘A Box of Chocolates,’ ‘Imiloa’s birthday, comedy and more
And that’s just a quick sample of the wide and, shall we say, unique variety of events and activities happening around the Big Island. Cure that ‘cabin fever’ and get out of the house to discover what we’re talking about.
UPDATE: Lava fountains reach up to 1,300 feet tall before end of Episode 42 in ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends
An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi
Like the “Did You Feel It?” earthquake reporting tool helps make maps of areas affected by shaking, the new tool helps scientists map areas affected by tephra fallout; observations will be used to assess the character and size of the eruption plumes from Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, along with the dispersal pattern of tephra fall.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces February flight operations
Management of the national park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources as well as to maintain backcountry facilities.
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Dive deeper into the park’s history and learn about the young local men who worked in the Great Depression-era federal jobs program to create much of the Big Island national park’s infrastructure and the legacy they left behind with a new online StoryMap sharing their contributions.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Ancient site restoration, multi-universe journey, regal tea party and more
Get ready for a week that invites you to events from helping restore an ancient Hawaiian village site in the Valley of the Kings to expressing your opinions during a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda.
Road reopens in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park following ashfall cleanup
Episode 41 erupted Saturday morning and lasted more than 8 hours before abruptly ending just before 7:30 p.m.
UPDATE: Episode 40 ends after nearly 10 hours of lava fountaining
After nearly 10 hours, Episode 40 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption comes to a sudden end.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: Science comedy, speakeasy dinner show, art stroll and more
There is an eclectic emulsion of events coming next week around the Big Island, each promising an exciting escape from the everyday bustle. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces January flight operations
The scheduled operations including projects for invasive species control, aerial mapping of vegetation, seed collection and more; the park “regrets” any noise impact to residents and visitors.
Volcano Watch: ‘It’s a twister! Or is it?’ Unraveling Kīlauea’s volcanic whirlwinds
Often spotted by onlookers in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, or even by YouTube livestream viewers, the long, ashy gray or brown, ropy cloud-like structures tend to appear near or downwind of active lava fountains.
UPDATE: Lava geysers reach 1,400 feet before Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours
The most recent eruptive event at the summit of the Big Island lasted about 8.1 hours less than the first episode that started the eruption a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, but produced higher fountains and more lava output.
Kīlauea volcano’s rare eruption at summit, with 38 episodes and counting, hits 1-year anniversary
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano began Dec. 23, 2024, with Episode 39 expected any day now.
Unwrap these tips before visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park for the holidays
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers want visitors to have a safe and memorable adventure this holiday season. Safety is their top priority, but it is your responsibility.
25 holiday happenings on Big Island for Dec. 18-25: More holiday markets, sing-along, cookie and toy exchanges, Charlie Brown and much more
We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; events for January Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
