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Kīlauea

orange WATCH, 2025-07-07 19:27:09 UTC

Kilauea Message 2025-07-07 18:41:09 HST

At 6:15 p.m. HST on July 7, brief and minor overflows began from the north vent in association with gas piston cycles. These cycles are a common occurrence as summit inflation pushes lava closer to the surface within the vent conduit. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-07-05 20:03:07 HST

Spatter can occasionally be seen from the north vent after dark. Spattering is related to rhythmic gas piston cycles that are occurring every 5-10 minutes. Most spattering is occurring deeper in the vent and is not visible on the cameras. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-06-30 15:22:43 HST

The ongoing Halema'uma'u eruption is paused. Summit inflation resumed after episode 27 ended. Persistent low-level seismic tremor continues. More time and data are needed before a forecast window can be made for episode 28. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-06-29 20:09:23 HST

Episode 27 ended abruptly at 7:54 P.M. HST on June 29th. Flames were visible at the south vent for a few minutes afterwards. High fountains lasted 10.9 hours and produced 6.2 million cubic meters of lava covering 80% of the crater floor. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2025-06-29 15:02:36 HST

Current lava fountain hazards include windblown volcanic gas emissions, volcanic glass (Pele’s hair) and other tephra (ejected volcanic rock fragements) that may impact the Kīlauea summit region of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. View All Messages.

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