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Lava now cascading into Nāpau Crater on northwest rim during Kīlauea eruption

The eruption of Kīlauea near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues, with lava currently cascading into Nāpau Crater on the northwest rim, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Webcam and GOES satellite thermal imagery show that eruptive activity within Nāpau Crater, which had been waning throughout the day, has likely ceased while eruptive […]

Kīlauea eruption daily update: Kīlauea summit is no longer erupting

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the Sept. 10 Kīlauea summit eruption stopped on Saturday and is unlikely to restart.

Mauna Loa Eruption Day 8: Creeping lava unlikely to cross Saddle Road for a week plus, if ever

“The [Mauna Loa] lava flow is advancing sideways to the west and east about as fast as it is moving forward,” said Ken Hon, Scientist-in-Charge of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Mauna Loa Eruption Day 6: Danger is over for people living on southwest side of volcano

Over the past 24 hours, the Mauna Loa lava flow is moving at an average of about 40 feet per hour while it is on relatively flat ground as it creeps toward Saddle Road, now just 2.4 miles away.

Big Island’s Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years

The National Weather Service has issued an Ashfall Advisory for all districts of Hawaiʻi Island through today. Trace amounts of ashfall and volcanic gas is expected.

Kīlauea Update: Earthquake Swarm has Waned

The earthquake swarm that began beneath the south part of Kīlauea caldera, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has waned.