The latest coverage of volcano activity in Hawaii includes the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea on Hawaii island.
Assuming the vents remain open and the inflation rate remains constant, it seems likely that a new episode of lava fountaining could begin sometime between today and Monday, geologists reported. Read more
Hilo residents got a mouthful of vog early this week after a shift in the wind brought a southerly breeze. Read more
The holiday-time eruption is drawing thousands of visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and park officials warned visitors last week to stay with the viewing areas and to keep a close eye on their children. Read more
When you walk on those mountains, especially as they come to life, you feel immersed in a spiritual power you never forget. Read more
Fountaining from the southern active vent began to increase and become more continuous around 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Jessica Ferracane, spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was there and witnessed the shocking scene just before sunset on Christmas Day. Read more
The latest eruption started within the summit caldera in the park at 2:20 a.m. Monday with the main active vent on the southwest side of the crater. Read more
Fountaining at one point reached almost 300 feet in height, HVO said. Read more
As of 5:30 a.m., lava covers approximately 400 acres of the caldera floor, with the activity concentrated on the floor of the southwest part of the crater. Read more
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Visitors should plan ahead and be prepared for limited services and parking. Volcano House and the Volcano Art Center Gallery will remain open. Read more
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake beneath Kalapana in 1975 changed the way the south flank of Hawaii island has shifted due to volcanic activity. Read more
Park officials said the incident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. within park boundaries at the intersection of Highway 11 and the road to Namakanipaio Campground. Read more
Iceland, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants, is located on the fault line between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, making it a seismic hotspot with geysers, warm-water springs and dozens of volcanoes. Read more
No tsunami was generated. Read more
Kama’ehuakanaloa volcano, formerly called Lo‘ihi Seamount, “entered a period of heightened seismic unrest” around 6 p.m. Friday, USGS scientists said. Read more
Efforts to develop an alternate route ramped up after the 2018 Kilauea eruption, when magma beneath the highway caused the pavement to bulge and crack, making residents concerned the road would be severed entirely. Read more
Park officials reopened the Maunaulu parking lot and trails this morning. Read more
Last week’s eruption occurred in a remote area of Kilauea’s middle East Rift Zone within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Read more
The eruption has posed no threat to life or structures. Read more
A fissure vent continued to be active west of Napau Crater, creating lava flows northeast into the crater. See gallery
Chain of Craters Road remains closed, and HVO’s alert level for Kilauea remains at “Watch” and its aviation color code is set to “Orange.” Read more
