Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Magma – What’s hot and What’s not
What’s the real scoop on magma temperatures?
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Nov. 2, 2017
During the past week, the East Rift Zone lava flow remained active
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Threat Rankings of Nation’s Geologically Young Volcanoes
Find out what the national ranking of volcano threat levels mean.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Lava Flows Seen Above and Below the Pali
The crew discovered a handful of pahoehoe outbreaks just below the Pali on the coastal flats and also saw a small amount of lava entering the ocean
Volcano Watch: Maps Identify Lava Inundation Zones for Mauna Loa
An eruption on Mauna Loa is not imminent, but it will erupt again someday. When it does, many people, including emergency responders, will need to know which areas are threatened with lava inundation.
New Video on Kīlauea’s Summit Eruption Now Online
USGS has produced a documentary to tell the story of the eruption, and to share imagery of the inaccessible lava lake with the public.
Mauna Loa Lookout Improvements Scheduled
During the project, the 11.3-mile road will remain open for pedestrians and bicyclists, but vehicles can only go as far as a designated parking area five miles below Mauna Loa Lookout.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 12, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Huge Lava Outbreak in Royal Gardens
A huge outbreak on the Pali in Royal Gardens covers nearly the entire slope.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Modeling Kīlauea Volcano a Century Ago
How did scientists capture aerial views of Kīlauea Volcano’s summit caldera six years before the first airplane overflight? Well, go fly a kite!
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 5, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Part of Lava Delta Collapses
A small piece of the Kamokuna delta finally collapsed into the sea this week.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Legacy of Mount St. Helens 1980 Eruption Still Defies Perfect Solution
The 1980 eruption began with an enormous landslide, released as a series of massive blocks of rock and ice from the volcano.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Sept. 28, 2017
Active lava flows and a small collapse were observed on the Kamokuna lava delta this week.
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Picturesque Lava Outbreaks
“Great spattering in Puʻu ʻŌʻō’s lava lake, a new skylight on the Pali and our volcanic rivulets have become picturesque outbreaks!”
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Lava Rivulets Stream Down Pali
“A veritable plethora of volcanic rivulets streamed down the Pali today, under a spectacular East Hawai‘i sunrise!.”
Kīlauea Volcano Activity Update: Sept. 14, 2017
The 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
VOLCANO WATCH Mauna Loa Update: Unrest Continues—Outcome Uncertain
The cumulative energy release of earthquakes since 2013 has matched the pre-1975 and pre-1984 energy releases. Does this mean an eruption could occur soon?
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Huge Lava Outbreak Above Pali
Activity continued as usual on Kīlauea’s 61g flow extending from the Pu’u ‘O’o vent to the ocean entry at Kamokuna on Thursday, Sept.7, 2017.
VOLCANO WATCH: When You Need Info About Hawaiian Volcanoes, Turn to USGS
HVO website has daily updates for Kīlauea, photos and maps of Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing lava flow, webcams images, maps showing recent earthquakes and air quality data.
