Hawai'i Volcano Blog
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.
Volcano Activity Update, May 10, 6 PM: SO2 Levels Increasing
Due to a forecast of decreasing tradewinds, residents are advised to monitor their sensitivity to increased levels of sulfur dioxide in the latter part of the week.
Most of HVNP to Close Due to Possible Summit Explosion
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close Friday, May 11, until further notice due to the possibility of an explosive steam event and ash fall at the summit.
Officials Share Updates on Kīlaueaʻs Activity & Impacts
The morning session included HVO’s scientific monitoring of the volcano and current activity, impacts at HVNP and Civil Defense advice for residents and visitors.
Puna Update, May 9, 6 PM: PVG Moving Pentane to Kea‘au
Steady lowering of the Kīlauea summit lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu has raised the potential for explosive eruptions in the coming weeks.
Leilani Estates Update, May 8, 7 PM: New Vents Continue to Release Hazardous Gases
This document will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s news section.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: Overview of Events
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was unable to issue “Volcano Watch” by its regular Thursday deadline on May 3 due to unfolding events on Kīlauea Volcano.
Leilani Estates Update, May 7, 6 PM: Volcanic Activity Subsided at All 12 fissures; Hazardous Fumes Continue
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms volcanic activity has subsided at all 12 fissures, but hazardous fumes continue.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Overflight of Leilani Estates
Sunday morning’s fissure eruption was by far the largest the crew has seen so far, starting just above Luana Street and crossing Leilani Avenue.
UPDATE: New Crack Closes Highway 130
Highway 130 between Highway 132 and Kalapana is being closed again pending further evaluation.
