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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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HVO monitors earthquakes and the active volcanoes in Hawaii, assesses their hazards, issues warnings, and advances scientific understanding to reduce the impacts of volcanic eruptions. Communicating the results of our work to the public, emergency managers, and the scientific community is an important aspect of the HVO mission. 

Active Volcanoes in Hawaii

Very High Threat Potential
Kīlauea
Mauna Loa
High Threat Potential
Hualālai
Moderate Threat Potential
Haleakalā
Mauna Kea
Not Ranked
Kama‘ehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi Seamount)
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News

Photo & Video Chronology — December 6, 2025 — Episode 38 at Kīlauea summit

Photo & Video Chronology — December 6, 2025 — Episode 38 at Kīlauea summit

Volcano Watch — Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea

Volcano Watch — Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea

Photo & Video Chronology — December 2, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight

Photo & Video Chronology — December 2, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight

Multimedia

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December 6, 2025—Video views of episode 38 in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of lava fountaining within volcanic crater
December 6, 2025—Episode 38 eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater
December 6, 2025—Episode 38 eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Color photograph of a volcanic plume rising above a highway
December 6, 2025—Halemaʻumaʻu eruption episode 38 plume
December 6, 2025—Halemaʻumaʻu eruption episode 38 plume
Color photograph of volcanic plume
December 6, 2025—Tephra falls from the episode 38 eruptive plume in Halemaʻumaʻu
December 6, 2025—Tephra falls from the episode 38 eruptive plume in Halemaʻumaʻu
Color photograph of scientists walking on a closed road with volcanic eruption in the distance
December 6, 2025—Monitoring eruption episode 38 in Halemaʻumaʻu crater
December 6, 2025—Monitoring eruption episode 38 in Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Color photograph of lava fountaining and road
December 6, 2025—Lava fountains in Halemaʻumaʻu crater during episode 38
December 6, 2025—Lava fountains in Halemaʻumaʻu crater during episode 38
Color photograph of lava fountain and fallout
December 6, 2025—Halemaʻumaʻu crater aerial overview
December 6, 2025—Halemaʻumaʻu crater aerial overview
Color photograph of lava fountain and volcanic plume
December 6, 2025—Episode 38 lava fountains and volcanic plume, Halemaʻumaʻu crater, Kīlauea summit
December 6, 2025—Episode 38 lava fountains and volcanic plume, Halemaʻumaʻu crater, Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of incandescent lava particles falling to the ground
December 6, 2025—V3cam destroyed by lava fountain
December 6, 2025—V3cam destroyed by lava fountain
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