Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
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The map displays volcanoes, earthquakes, monitoring instruments, and past lava flows.
Earthquake Plots
To view an earthquake cross-sectional plot, click "Draw Plot" to start drawing on the map. Once the plot area is selected, click on "View Plot" to view chart or "Clear Plot" to start over.
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Kīlauea
orange WATCH, 2025-12-12 19:37:26 UTC
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
Active Volcanoes in Hawaii
Very High Threat Potential
Kīlauea
Mauna Loa
High Threat Potential
Hualālai
Moderate Threat Potential
Haleakalā
Mauna Kea
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Kama‘ehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi Seamount)
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News
Announcing Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs - January 2026
Announcing Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs - January 2026
Volcano Watch — (Lava) fountains of knowledge: announcing January 2026 Volcano Awareness Month events on the Island of Hawaiʻi
Volcano Watch — (Lava) fountains of knowledge: announcing January 2026 Volcano Awareness Month events on the Island of Hawaiʻi
Photo & Video Chronology — December 9, 2025 — Episode 38 deposits at Kīlauea summit
