July 14, 2026 — Halema‘uma‘u with Uēkahuna, Kīlauea

A view of Halema‘uma‘u with Uēkahuna in the foreground. Uēkahuna is the celebrated wahi pana (legendary place) of Kaluapele, the caldera of Kīlauea. An important site for Native Hawaiian ritual and cultural practices, Uēkahuna presents visitors with spectacular vistas of Kaluapele, Mauna Loa, and surrounding areas from the highest point on the rim. The former USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory building, perched on Kīlauea caldera rim, had views of the summit eruption from this location. This building was damaged during the 2018 summit collapse and was removed in 2024. USGS photo by L. Gallant.