One of the most frequently asked questions of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists over the last several months has been, “Is the eruption over?” It’s no surprise that Hawaiʻi Island
VOLCANOWatch: Kīlauea 2018 Events Mark a Watershed for Volcano Science
The 2018 summit collapse and lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events. As with all eruptive crises, these events
No Tsunami Generated by Kilauea Summit Explosion
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has reported a gas explosion has occurred at 7:55 a.m. at the Kilauea Summit with an explosion equal to a 5.4 richter scale earthquake. There
VOLCANOWatch: What Causes the Collapse/Explosion Events at Kīlauea’s Summit?
At the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, Halemaʻumaʻu has changed dramatically since early May 2018. As the crater walls and inner caldera slump inward, the depth of Halemaʻumaʻu has more than
Oozing at Fissure 16 Reported Saturday Morning
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 in the lower East Rift Zone remains very active and continues to flow into the ocean at Kapoho. In addition, as of 9
Active Lava Forces Additional Evacuations
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens. In its 6:30 p.m. update, Hawai`i County Defense said that breaches in the channel formed
UPDATE: Several Fissures Continue to Move Towards Kapoho
Updated at 8 p.m. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported in its 7:24 p.m. report that fissure 8 maintained high fountains through Wednesday with sustained heights exceeding 200 feet and the presence
Lava Covers First PGV Well
Hawai`i County Civil Defense reports that as of its 6 p.m. update, the lava flow from Fissures 7 and 21 that crossed into Puna Geothermal Venture property overnight and has
UPDATE: Lava Crosses onto PGV Property
Updated at 7 p.m. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruptive lava activity at multiple fissures continues with one flow entering the ocean. Fissure 22 continues to produce most of the
Low-Level Eruptive Activity Continues Along Fissure System
Low-level eruption of lava continues from multiple points along the northeast end of the active fissure system, according to Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory at 10:40 a.m. Spattering continues from Fissure 17