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Webcams—Near-real-time images from webcams.

Videos—Collection of videos recorded during field excursions or caught on our webcams.

Image Galleries—Galleries of images and events with expanded descriptions.

The Kīlauea Photo and Video Chronology and Mauna Loa Photo and Video Chronology webpages also feature photos. 

Images

Color photograph of volcanic vent covered with tephra
July 16, 2026 — Tephra-blanketed September 1971 spatter cone
July 16, 2026 — Tephra-blanketed September 1971 spatter cone
July 16, 2026 — Tephra-blanketed September 1971 spatter cone

During the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight on July 16, scientists flew across Kīlauea's Southwest Rift Zone for measurements of the gas plume drifting downwind of the Halema‘uma‘u eruptive vents.

During the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight on July 16, scientists flew across Kīlauea's Southwest Rift Zone for measurements of the gas plume drifting downwind of the Halema‘uma‘u eruptive vents.

Color photograph of volcanic vents degassing
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists completed a helicopter overflight of Halema‘uma‘u on July 16, following Kīlauea summit eruption episode 51 the day before.

Color photographs showing lava covering a broken road over time
Crater Rim Drive in Halema‘uma‘u being covered with lava
Crater Rim Drive in Halema‘uma‘u being covered with lava
Crater Rim Drive in Halema‘uma‘u being covered with lava

During the 2018 summit collapse of Kīlauea, portions of Crater Rim Drive fell into Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Eruptions in Halemaʻumaʻu since 2018 have slowly filled in much of the collapsed area.

During the 2018 summit collapse of Kīlauea, portions of Crater Rim Drive fell into Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Eruptions in Halemaʻumaʻu since 2018 have slowly filled in much of the collapsed area.

Color photograph of the top of a lava fountain
July 15, 2026 — Top of the north vent lava fountain, Kīlauea summit
July 15, 2026 — Top of the north vent lava fountain, Kīlauea summit
July 15, 2026 — Top of the north vent lava fountain, Kīlauea summit

A telephoto view of the top of the north vent lava fountain during episode 51 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea on July 15, 2026. Darker-colored solidified lava is visible wafting above the lava fountain.

A telephoto view of the top of the north vent lava fountain during episode 51 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea on July 15, 2026. Darker-colored solidified lava is visible wafting above the lava fountain.

Color photograph of lava fountain
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V2cam
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V2cam
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V2cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V2cam, located on the easter rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam image. 


 

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V2cam, located on the easter rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam image. 


 

Color photograph of lava fountain
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V1cam
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V1cam
July 15, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V1cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V1cam, located on the northwest rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam image. 


 

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V1cam, located on the northwest rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam image. 


 

Videos

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V3cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V3cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the V3cam, located on the southern rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the V3cam, located on the southern rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the B1cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the B1cam

Timelapse video of episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea that took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This video of the episode was taken by the B1cam, located on the south rim of the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam video. 


 

Timelapse video of episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea that took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This video of the episode was taken by the B1cam, located on the south rim of the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam video. 


 

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the S4cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the S4cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the S4cam, located on the south rim of the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam video. 


 

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the S4cam, located on the south rim of the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. USGS webcam video. 


 

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V1cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V1cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V1cam, located on the northwest rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This photograph of the episode was taken by the V1cam, located on the northwest rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V2cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the V2cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the V2cam, located on the easter rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the V2cam, located on the easter rim of the crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model so the perspective changes several times during the timelapse video.

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July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the K2cam
July 15, 2026 — Timelapse video of Kīlauea episode 51 of lava fountaining from the K2cam

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the K2cam, located near Uēkahuna bluff in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and shows visitors viewing the eruption. USGS webcam video. 

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea took place for about 8 hours on July 15, 2026. This timelapse video of the episode was taken by the K2cam, located near Uēkahuna bluff in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and shows visitors viewing the eruption. USGS webcam video. 

Audio

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Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move
Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move
Color logo for weekly audio update on volcanic activity in Hawaii
Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Color photograph of volcanic vents degassing
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
Color photograph of volcanic vents degassing
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained
Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained
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Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Color photographs of eruption with crater at summit of volcano
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
Color photographs of eruption with crater at summit of volcano
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton
Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton
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Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute Logo
Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Color photograph of lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
Color photograph of lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Webcams

webcam image of flank of volcano
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim
[MSTcam] South Pit and Upper Southwest Rift Zone - thermal image from Moku‘āweoweo south rim

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks west-southwest, across South Pit, focusing on the south part of Mauna Loa's summit region and upper Southwest Rift Zone.

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[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Color image of caldera
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu

This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

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[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[MDLcam] The Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Live image of Mauna Loa's upper and middle Southwest Rift Zone from Dandelion Cone along the middle part of the rift zone [MDLcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Color webcam image showing flank of volcano
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area
[MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area

Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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Live image of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area [MSPcam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

 

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