#Unrest
Volcano Watch: Understanding magma storage and migration in Kīlauea’s active East Rift Zone
Data from 115 seismic nodes deployed in late June across Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone, fortuitously before significant unrest began, will be used to image the location and volume of magma within the region at a level of detail not previously possible.
Portion of Chain of Craters Road closed again as cracks widen with continued seismic activity under Kīlauea volcano
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park made the decision after another heightened period of unrest began earlier this week as earthquake activity increased in the upper East Rift Zone, which continued into this morning, albeit at a much lesser rate.
Seismicity still spiked in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift, but slightly lower than previous day
The unrest could represent another pulse of magma being supplied to the upper East Rift Zone following the intrusive event July 22-25 near Pauahi Crater.
Kīlauea quiets after days of unrest
The upper East Rift Zone intrusion and unrest had more than 1500 detected earthquakes, including 30 earthquakes magnitude-3 or greater.
Activity slows further at Kīlauea, returning to near background levels
It is not possible to say whether the recent heightened unrest and fluctuations in activity beneath the Big Island volcano will lead to an intrusion or eruption in the near future or simply continue as unrest. Changes in the character and location of unrest can occur quickly, as can the potential for an eruption.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens roads as Kīlauea calms
Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, including coastal backcountry sites, Hilina Pali Road, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Nāpau, and Pepeiao Cabin are now open.
Volcano Watch: Unrest continues at Kīlauea Summit
A series of earthquake swarms began suddenly at Kīlauea’s summit on October 4, 2023.
Brief earthquake swarm rattles Kīlauea summit
Levels of activity are expected to rise and fall during this period of unrest. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.
No earthquake swarms were reported at KĪlauea summit on Monday; the volcano continues to show signs of unrest
Elevated seismic activity continues in an area south of Kīlauea’s summit caldera, though levels were slightly lower Monday