Hawai'i Volcano Blog
What’s Happening Inside Kīlauea, July 27
“What’s happening inside the volcano?” is just one of many questions asked about Kīlauea’s ongoing Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Experts Talk About Effect of Kīlauea’s Current Eruption on Marine Life
Meteorologist Malika Dudley shares how ocean creatures were impacted by the lava ocean entry along the Puna coastline of Hawai‘i Island.
USGS HVO Volcano Watch
Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone eruption has destroyed more than 700 structures, covered more than 12.4 sq miles of land with black lava, and added about 700 acres of new land to the island.
Kīlauea: Scientists Explain What’s Happening Beneath the Sea Surface
Mahalo to Paradise Helicopters for the amazing doors-off overflight of the eruption zone. We captured images of the ocean entry which were used in this piece.
USGS HVO Volcano Watch
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.
Kīlauea Volcano: How Long Will Current Eruption Last?
A USGS report to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park addressed time frames of activity for Kīlauea Volcano’s summit and Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ).
How Does Kīlauea’s Activity Compare With Others Worldwide?
How does the current activity at Kīlauea caldera stack up against those of other volcanoes worldwide?
This House was More Than Just a Home
“Even though you see it, it’s still hard to believe that that’s your house down there or those are people’s houses that are all gone, because Leilani was full of houses full of people.”
USGS HVO Volcano Watch
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.
USGS HVO Volcano Watch
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.
Civil Defense Message: Lava Flow Moving Towards Ocean
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 11:45 p.m. in the evening.
UPDATE: Another New Map of East Rift Zone Released, Video of Morning Overflight
The U.S. Geological Survey has released these maps of the East Rift Zone.
VOLCANO UPDATE, May 14, 8:36 AM: Fissure 19 Emerges Near 15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure in Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision has opened between fissure 15 and 16 at this time.
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Updates Animation of Big Island Quakes and Eruptions
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has provided a new and updated computer animation of the ongoing earthquake and volcano eruption activity at Kīlauea Volcano. May 13, 2018
VOLCANO UPDATE, May 13, 6 PM: Fissure 18 Opens Between 16 & 17
Department of Public Works and police have verified reports of a new fissure, number 18, opening up on Halekamahina Loop Road to the west, or Kalapana side of Highway 132.
VOLCANO UPDATE: May 12, 12:45 PM: Fissure 16 Venting Lava Spatter
Minor spattering activity has been reported from a new fissure, 16, that has opened about 6:45 this morning about 1 mile northeast of fissure 15.
HVO Reiterates Warning About Explosive Summit Event
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory again cautions the public about the possibility of an explosive eruption at Halema‘uma‘u.
It’s an Extraordinary Time on Kīlauea Volcano!
Here’s the status of the eruption as of Friday, May 11, 2018.
Most of HVNP Closes: Explosive Event at Kīlauea Summit Possible
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed Friday, May 11, 2018, until further notice.
May 11, 1:40 PM: East Rift Zone Intrusion & Seismic Activity Moving NE
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports the East Rift Zone intrusion and seismic activity appears to be moving down-rift in a north-east direction.
