Kīlauea - Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issues Volcano Updates for Kīlauea as activity warrants.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
6 days ago · Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii island, drawing crowds for the …
Dec 24, 2024 · Kilauea volcano on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, began erupting at roughly 2:20 a.m. and continued throughout the day –– bringing packed crowds to Hawaii Volcanoes National...
Active Volcanoes of Hawaii | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring six active volcanoes on the Islands of Hawai‘i and Maui. The Island of Hawai‘i, with four active volcanoes, is liveliest. Between 1912 and 2012, there were nearly 50 Kīlauea eruptions, 12 Mauna Loa eruptions, and one Hualālai intrusion of magma.
Kīlauea - Wikipedia
Kīlauea (US: / ˌ k ɪ l ə ˈ w eɪ ə / ⓘ KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and …
Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
4 days ago · Kīlauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes; since December 23, 2025, it has been intermittently erupting within the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Currently, the summit eruption is in its fourth episode, which began the morning of …
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - Wikipedia
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States located in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano.
USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-HVO-2025-01 …
2 days ago · HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:10 AM HST (Sunday, January 19, 2025, 19:10 UTC). KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE. Activity Summary: The summit …
What's Going On With The Volcanoes? - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 23, 2024 · Plan ahead for the best eruption viewing locations. Read the activity summary of Kīlauea, courtesy of USGS. Read the activity summary of Mauna Loa, courtesy of USGS. Get a live look inside the park, courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people.
Kilauea - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Kīlauea is the youngest and most active volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi, and one of the busiest in the world. In recorded history, Kīlauea has only had short periods of repose. It has covered almost 90% of its surface in lava flows within the last 1,000 years.