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Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events

An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.

Volcano Watch – A decade later, remembering the Pāhoa lava flow crisis

Ten years ago, inflation at Puʻuʻōʻō in May and June led to a new eruptive episode on the northeast flank of the cone.

5 years ago on Big Island: ‘Eruption in Leilani, no joke. Lava is coming out right now.’

Exactly five years ago, Kīlauea began to spew lava that would prove to be the most destructive eruption in Hawai‘i in two centuries.

New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts Remain Active

The two new lava flows that broke out from Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24 remain active.

VIDEO: Lava Erupts from Puʻu ʻŌʻō Spatter Cone

A portion of the crater floor was covered by the eruption before it stalled at about 3 p.m.

Kilauea Experiences Week of Explosive Events

Kilauea has begun the new year in stride with explosive activity. Three volcanic explosions took place at the summit in a one-week time span.

HVO Scientists Monitor Puʻu ʻŌʻō Activity

Scientists believe that the vent opened into the area of an abandoned tube as lava worked its way to the surface.