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Kilauea Message 2025-02-12 18:48:27 UTC
Episode 9 of the eruption of Halema'uma'u ended at 8:43 am HST, February 12. The eruption began the previous morning and lasted for about 22.5 hours. The north vent stopped erupting at 8:30 followed by the south vent at 8:43 am HST.<br /> View All Messages.
Kilauea Message 2025-02-12 18:39:00 UTC
The north vent in the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption abruptly stopped this morning February 12 at 8:30 am HST. Fountains from the south vent continue but are greatly decreased in height. View All Messages.
Kilauea Message 2025-02-12 17:01:24 UTC
Lava fountains up to 100 feet high continue from both the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu crater this morning at 7:00 am HST February 12. Lava flows fed from the vents have traveled about a half mile across Halemaʻumaʻu floor. View All Messages.
Kilauea Message 2025-02-12 06:22:26 UTC
160-200 feet high lava fountains continue from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater this evening at 8:15 pm HST February 11. Fountains at the south vent are 80-100 feet high. Lava flows are active in Halemaʻumaʻu.<br /> View All Messages.
Kilauea Message 2025-02-11 20:49:09 UTC
North vent lava fountain heights in Halemaʻumaʻu increased rapidly following the onset of episode 9 at 10:16 am this morning and are reaching about 330 feet high. Increased gas emissions and potential for Pele's Hair in areas downwind. View All Messages.

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Active Volcanoes in Hawaii

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Kīlauea
Mauna Loa
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Hualālai
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Haleakalā
Mauna Kea
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Kama‘ehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi Seamount)
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Photo & Video Chronology — February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption

Photo & Video Chronology — February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption

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Volcano Watch — An assembly of volcano scientists to gather in Hilo

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes 150 international scientists to the Island of Hawai'i

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes 150 international scientists to the Island of Hawai'i

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Color photograph of lava fountaining
February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of the summit eruption begins
February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of the summit eruption begins
Color photograph of small glowing cone within volcanic vent February 11, 2025 — Video of the north vent just prior to the start of episode 9
February 11, 2025 — Video of the north vent just prior to the start of episode 9
Color photograph of lava fountains
February 11, 2025 — Evening views of episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption
February 11, 2025 — Evening views of episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption
Color photograph of lava fountains February 11, 2025 — Evening videos of episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption
February 11, 2025 — Evening videos of episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption
Color photograph of small glowing cone within volcanic vent
February 11, 2025 — View of the north vent just prior to the start of episode 9
February 11, 2025 — View of the north vent just prior to the start of episode 9
Color photograph of scientists monitoring eruption site
February 11, 2025 — Monitoring Halemaʻumaʻu episode 9 lava fountains at the summit of Kīlauea
February 11, 2025 — Monitoring Halemaʻumaʻu episode 9 lava fountains at the summit of Kīlauea
Color photograph of lava fountaining
February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 lava fountains in Kaluapele, Kīlauea summit caldera
February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 lava fountains in Kaluapele, Kīlauea summit caldera
Color map showing eruption within caldera of volcano
February 7, 2025—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map
February 7, 2025—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map
Color graphic of caldera
AGU Chapman Conference on Caldera-Forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes
AGU Chapman Conference on Caldera-Forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes
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Active Volcanoes in Hawaii

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