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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.

UPDATE: Kīlauea volcano erupts along Halemaʻumaʻu crater Sunday, no communities threatened

Live webcam footage from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is showing an eruption at the Kīlauea volcano’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

Another earthquake hits near Pāhala Sunday

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pāhala on Sunday.

5 Pāhoa residents reflect about 2018 Kīlauea lava flow, its impact — and life now

While the business district of Pāhoa came dangerously close to being devoured by lave during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, it was spared. But the town and its people were left reeling. Five residents talk about life then and now.

Video and slideshow: Kīlaueaʻs spectacular lava show from June 7 eruption on Hawaiʻi Island

Kīlauea erupted on June 7, 2023 at 4:44 a.m. on Hawaiʻi Island. The volcano put on quite the spectacular lava show duing the first day of this eruption. Check out the video and slideshow.

Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowers alert levels for Kīlauea; expects eruption to stay at summit

On Thursday morning, one day after Kīlauea began erupting at 4:44 a.m. on Wednesday, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered  alert levels because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened. 

What’s happening with Big Island’s Kīlauea eruption now in its third week?

Activity from the latest Kīlauea eruption is concentrated in a large lava lake in the eastern half of the summit crater and a smaller lake to the west.

Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype

There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.

Earthquake Rumbles Under Kīlauea’s South Flank

An earthquake struck beneath the south flank of Kīlauea on Sunday, May 23.

VOLCANO WATCH: What’s going on at Kīlauea’s Summit Lava Lake?

The rise of the lava lake has been interrupted by several plateaus, and even drops, in level over the past few weeks.

Kīlauea Quake Rattles Much of Big Island

Shaking was initially reported as far away as Kailua-Kona.

Kīlauea Eruption May Cause Decline in Air Quality

The eruption began on the evening of Dec. 20 from the Halema‘uma‘u crater at the volcano’s summit.

Kīlauea Erupts on Sunday Night

An eruption has commenced within Kīlauea’s summit caldera.

UH Students to Create App-Based Solutions for Volcano Recovery

Teams will create app concepts with the potential to become real startups.

National Park Hosts Mauna Loa Eruption Preparedness Program

Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, the most recent eruption occurring in 1984.

An Important Point: Measuring the Volcano’s Shape with High Precision GNSS

When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind?

Kīlauea Risk Assessment 2018 Released

In just over three months, the equivalent of eight years of Kīlauea’s magma supply engulfed over 13.7 square miles, creating 875 acres of new land.

Q&A Meeting to Explore Lloyd’s of London Class Action Litigation Settlement

Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will hold a free town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, about the recently announced Lloyd’s of London class action settlement in New Jersey.

Outreach Project for Kīlauea Victims Set

The Big Isle Community Outreach Project, for communities impacted by the Kīlauea eruption, will be held on two Saturdays at the Pāhoa Community Center. 
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