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The Kīlauea Photo and Video Chronology and Mauna Loa Photo and Video Chronology webpages also feature photos. 

Images

Color map of tephra fallout associated with a volcanic eruption
March 12, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 43 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
March 12, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 43 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
March 12, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 43 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea

This map shows the tephra fall associated with episode 43 of Kīlauea's episodic summit eruption, on March 10, 2026. Tephra is a generic word for any material erupted by a volcano that travels through the air before landing on the ground.

Color photograph of a pile of volcanic fallout that was cleared from roadway
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra being cleared from roadway at Kilauea Military Camp
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra being cleared from roadway at Kilauea Military Camp
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra being cleared from roadway at Kilauea Military Camp

Fallout from Kīlauea episode 43 is continuing to be cleared as of the morning of March 11, 2026. This photo shows a pile of tephra that was cleared from a roadway in Kilauea Military Camp, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where the fallout continuously covered the ground. USGS photo. 

Fallout from Kīlauea episode 43 is continuing to be cleared as of the morning of March 11, 2026. This photo shows a pile of tephra that was cleared from a roadway in Kilauea Military Camp, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where the fallout continuously covered the ground. USGS photo. 

Color photograph of tephra eroded by water and driving on a road
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra and rainfall
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra and rainfall
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra and rainfall

Heavy rainfall the evening of March 10-11 eroded pathways in the tephra deposit from Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining. This photo was taken near the Volcano Golf Course and shows the tephra fallout deposit and underlying road. USGS photo. 

Heavy rainfall the evening of March 10-11 eroded pathways in the tephra deposit from Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining. This photo was taken near the Volcano Golf Course and shows the tephra fallout deposit and underlying road. USGS photo. 

Color photograph of parking lot with volcanic deposits
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra in Volcano Village
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra in Volcano Village
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 tephra in Volcano Village

In Volcano Village, located northeast of the eruptive vents at the summit of Kīlauea, fallout from episode 43 was less extensive than the areas to the west. This photograph shows a parking area that nearly continuously covered with tephra particles ranging up to a couple inches in diameter. USGS photo. 

In Volcano Village, located northeast of the eruptive vents at the summit of Kīlauea, fallout from episode 43 was less extensive than the areas to the west. This photograph shows a parking area that nearly continuously covered with tephra particles ranging up to a couple inches in diameter. USGS photo. 

Color photograph of ground surface covered with volcanic fallout
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout deposits at Volcano Golf Course
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout deposits at Volcano Golf Course
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout deposits at Volcano Golf Course

The Volcano Golf Course, located north-northeast of the eruptive vents at the summit of Kīlauea received fallout from episode 43 lava fountains that nearly continuously covered the ground with tephra particles up to several inches in diameter. USGS photo. 

The Volcano Golf Course, located north-northeast of the eruptive vents at the summit of Kīlauea received fallout from episode 43 lava fountains that nearly continuously covered the ground with tephra particles up to several inches in diameter. USGS photo. 

Color photograph of volcanic fallout on water tank
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout on a water tank cover
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout on a water tank cover
March 11, 2026 — Episode 43 fallout on a water tank cover

Tephra fallout from Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining accumulated on a water tank cover in Volcano Village, photographed on March 11, 2026. USGS photo. 

Tephra fallout from Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining accumulated on a water tank cover in Volcano Village, photographed on March 11, 2026. USGS photo. 

Videos

Color photograph of lava fountain Color photograph of lava fountain
March 10, 2026 — Video of Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining
March 10, 2026 — Video of Kīlauea episode 43 lava fountaining

This video shows activity during the episode 43 lava fountains at the summit of Kīlauea. The video was taken from the south rim, which provided clear views of the north and south fountains, and the lava channels that transported lava from the vent into the eastern portion of the crater floor. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

This video shows activity during the episode 43 lava fountains at the summit of Kīlauea. The video was taken from the south rim, which provided clear views of the north and south fountains, and the lava channels that transported lava from the vent into the eastern portion of the crater floor. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

Color photograph of misty volcanic crater Color photograph of misty volcanic crater
February 26, 2026 — Video of Halemaʻumaʻu crater overflight, Kīlauea summit
February 26, 2026 — Video of Halemaʻumaʻu crater overflight, Kīlauea summit

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) geologists on a routine Kīlauea summit monitoring helicopter overflight on Thursday, February 26, collected visual and thermal images to map out the changes on the crater floor following episode 42 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit that took place on February 15, 2026.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) geologists on a routine Kīlauea summit monitoring helicopter overflight on Thursday, February 26, collected visual and thermal images to map out the changes on the crater floor following episode 42 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit that took place on February 15, 2026.

Color photograph of lava fountain feeding lava flows on the floor of a crater Color photograph of lava fountain feeding lava flows on the floor of a crater
February 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 42 from the KWcam
February 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 42 from the KWcam

The KWcam is located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. The camera is one of many located around the Kaluapele, Kīlauea summit caldera, that aid in monitoring conditions. This timelapse video was created using images captured by the KWcam on February 15, 2026, during episode 42 of lava fountaining. Around 4:20 p.m.

The KWcam is located on the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. The camera is one of many located around the Kaluapele, Kīlauea summit caldera, that aid in monitoring conditions. This timelapse video was created using images captured by the KWcam on February 15, 2026, during episode 42 of lava fountaining. Around 4:20 p.m.

Color photograph of lava fountain Color photograph of lava fountain
January 24-25, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 tephra fall covers Uēkahuna Overlook Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and then is cleaned up
January 24-25, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 tephra fall covers Uēkahuna Overlook Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and then is cleaned up

Timelapse video showing tephra cover to cleanup in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava fountains during episode 41 of the Kīlauea summit eruption on January 24, 2026, covered the Uēkahuna overlook within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with tephra fallout. The next morning, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park staff clean the tephra from the area.

Color photograph of lava fountain Color photograph of lava fountain
January 24, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 timelapse video
January 24, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 timelapse video

This timelapse video shows Kīlauea summit eruption episode 41 on January 24, 2026, captured by a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory research camera on the south rim of the caldera. Both the north and south vents erupted,and the black material in the foreground is falling tephra. USGS video.


 

This timelapse video shows Kīlauea summit eruption episode 41 on January 24, 2026, captured by a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory research camera on the south rim of the caldera. Both the north and south vents erupted,and the black material in the foreground is falling tephra. USGS video.


 

Color photograph of lava fountains at night Color photograph of lava fountains at night
December 23, 2025 — Kīlauea episode 39 VIDEO
December 23, 2025 — Kīlauea episode 39 VIDEO

Kīlauea began its 39th lava fountaining episode the night of December 23, one year to the day from when this eruption began. This view was taken from the publicly accessible viewing area on Crater Rim Drive near Keanakākoi Overlook within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Kīlauea began its 39th lava fountaining episode the night of December 23, one year to the day from when this eruption began. This view was taken from the publicly accessible viewing area on Crater Rim Drive near Keanakākoi Overlook within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Audio

Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into the Lava L...
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into the Lava L...
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater

Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.

Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.

USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.

Webcams

webcam image of flank of volcano
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.

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[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Color image of caldera
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Color image of volcano
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu

This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

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Color webcam image showing rift zone of volcano
[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Color webcam image showing flank of volcano
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area

Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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