2 months in, Kilauea Volcano activity tapering off
Two months after Kilauea began its latest eruption, the spectacle remains active within Halemaumau crater — but only barely. Read more
Volcanoes
The latest coverage of volcano activity in Hawaii includes the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea on Hawaii island.
Kilauea eruption not dangerous, but offering spectacular sight
Lava from Kilauea spurted high into the air and spread out across about 300 acres of the Hawaii volcano’s summit crater floor, creating a spectacular sight as the mountain began erupting again after a few weeks’ hiatus. Read more
Alert level for Kilauea volcano lowered as eruption eases
HVO scientists said the initial high lava effusion rates, including fountains up to 32 feet in height, are declining and no communities and development are threatened. Read more
Lava flows once again from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
Kilauea roared back to life Thursday afternoon with fountains of lava spewing within Halemaumau Crater, nearly a month after the volcano went silent. Read more
Lava flows once again from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
Kilauea erupts at summit, lava flowing in Halemaumau Crater
Webcam imagery shows fissures at the base of Halemaumau Crater generating lava flows on the surface of the crater floor. Read more
Mauna Loa, Kilauea share same ‘plumbing,’ new study suggests
Scientists for the first time have mapped out the deep underground plumbing of Hawaii’s active volcanoes by locating and plotting hundreds of thousands of earthquakes over a 3-1/2-year period. Read more
Hawaii island eruptions come to an end
It was only a couple of days ago that Hawaii island was sporting two erupting volcanoes mesmerizing the masses with the awe-inspiring power of nature. Read more
Scientists say both Mauna Loa and Kilauea ‘no longer erupting’
While both eruptions have now paused, HVO geologists say they will continue to closely monitor Mauna Loa and Kilauea for signs of renewed activity. Read more
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Lava from Mauna Loa is no longer a threat to cross highway
Lava from the weakening Mauna Loa eruption is no longer threatening Daniel K. Inouye Highway, but businesses that rely on the cross-island road to transport merchandise, supplies and workers are standing by in case that changes. Read more
LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa reduces lava output
Most of the lava has been confined to a vent in a small pond, officials said. Read more
LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa alert reduced to ‘watch’ as lava eases
The significance of the reduced lava flow is not yet clear, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Read more
Lava output from Mauna Loa eruption continues to weaken
The 12-mile river of lava that had been threatening Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, is now largely dead and cooling, having stalled 1.7 miles from the cross- island road. Read more
Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone eruption continues, with reduced vigor
3 visitors cited for entering closed lava flow areas at Mauna Loa
The area was closed shortly after the current Mauna Loa eruption to protect people from risk of injury. Read more
LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa lava output continues to diminish
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials said the main flow inched northward at about 7 feet per hour as it settled about 1.7 miles from Daniel K. Inouye Highway today. Read more
Lava slows its roll on Mauna Loa
Promising developments in the Mauna Loa lava flow have given Daniel K. Inouye Highway a temporary reprieve, at a minimum, and might even signal the beginning of the end to an eruption entering its 10th day. Read more
LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa’s lava flow stalls near key highway
The flow front of Fissure No. 3 has stalled and remains at 1.7 miles from Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency officials said. Read more
LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa lava continues march toward highway
Visitors are reminded that areas adjacent to Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Old Saddle Road and near the lava flow are closed for public safety. Read more
LIVE BLOG: National Guard troops arrive for Mauna Loa eruption
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said guardsmen, who will be posted for 12-hour shifts starting today, are helping to direct increased traffic along the route. Read more
Lava-viewing restrictions to be enforced
A majority of spectators at the new volcano viewing area stay next to their vehicles to view the Mauna Loa lava flow, but some are straying from the traffic hazard mitigation route and trespassing into closed areas, officials say. Read more
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