The latest coverage of volcano activity in Hawaii includes the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea on Hawaii island.
U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the volcano alert level for ground-based hazards from “watch” to “advisory” and the aviation color code from “orange” to “yellow.” Read more
Volcanic particulates in the air and levels of sulfur dioxide were expected to increase and fluctuate in various areas of the Big Island, causing poor air quality, officials said. Read more
The summit eruption is expected to continue and remain confined to the caldera within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Read more
The USGS said the quake was centered about 4 miles west-southwest of Volcano and not far from Halemaumau Crater. Read more
Another two of pilot Brian Depauw’s joy flight passengers did not make it to the water, were engulfed by a cloud of hot ash from the White Island eruption, and suffered serious burns. Read more
The eruption began Monday afternoon after thousands of earthquakes in the area, meteorological authorities said. Read more
Seismic activity — including eruptive tremors — in the summit region has been low since the eruption ceased. Read more
Some previously erupted lava continues to flow on the crater floor, which may continue for several more days as it cools. Read more
Nearly 15,000 people have left the mostly poor farming communities within a 3.7-mile radius of Mayon’s crater in northeastern Albay province in forced evacuations. Read more
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Even as lava fountains from the erupting Kilauea Volcano continue reaching heights of up to 30 feet, Hawaii tourism officials urged visitors to be respectful when flocking to Hawaii island to get a glimpse of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Read more
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists lowered Kilauea’s alert level from warning to watch and aviation advisory code from red to orange. Read more
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Read more
The volcanic activity is confined entirely within the park and there is no threat to any community, officials said. Read more
The volcanic activity is confined entirely within the park and there is no threat to any community, officials said. Read more
Leilani Estates, ground zero for the 2018 eruption, continues to attract buyers despite its recent history when lava inundated the lower portion of the large rural subdivision of 1-acre lots. Read more
The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, extended over more than 300 miles northwest and engulfed several villages in grey volcanic dust. Read more
There was no tsunami threat from the quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Read more
Online volcano updates will now be issued weekly, on Tuesdays, rather than daily, officials said. Read more
Officials said the number of earthquakes beneath Mauna Loa’s summit has returned to background levels. Read more
No significant changes have been observed along the volcano’s rift zones. Scientists on Monday observed small “ooze-outs” of lava flowing sluggishly in the lava lake. Read more
