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Recent Kīlauea Eruption Information


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Date published: September 30, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – September 30, 2021

A new eruption at Kīlauea's summit began at approximately 3:20 p.m. HST on September 29, 2021. Lava activity is currently confined within Halema'uma'u crater. Gas emissions and seismic activity at the summit remain elevated. HVO field crews—equipped with specialized safety gear—monitor the eruption from within the closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with NPS permission.

Date published: September 29, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – September 29, 2021

A new eruption at Kīlauea's summit began at approximately 3:20 p.m. HST on September 29, 2021. Lava activity is currently confined within Halema'uma'u crater. Gas emissions and seismic activity at the summit remain elevated. HVO field crews—equipped with specialized safety gear—monitor the eruption from within the closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with NPS permission.

Date published: September 29, 2021

USGS HVO Volcanic Activity Notice — Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH status change to RED/WARNING.Kīlauea is erupting. Eruption has commenced within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kīlauea’s summit caldera.

HVO Kilauea RED/WARNING - ORANGE/WATCH status change to RED/WARNING.Kīlauea is erupting. Eruption has commenced within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kīlauea’s summit caldera.

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