Early during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, lava fountains reached more than 500 feet (150 meters) above the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. This image was captured from the northwest rim of the crater around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, May 16. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
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Images
May 16, 2025 — Early north vent lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano
Early during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, lava fountains reached more than 500 feet (150 meters) above the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. This image was captured from the northwest rim of the crater around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, May 16. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
May 16, 2025 — Late north vent lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano
Late during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, lava fountains failed to even reach 160 feet (50 meters) above the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. This image was captured from the northwest rim of the crater around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
Late during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, lava fountains failed to even reach 160 feet (50 meters) above the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. This image was captured from the northwest rim of the crater around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
May 16, 2025 — Geologist photographs episode 22 at Kīlauea volcano
On Friday, May 16, during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater to photograph the activity and collect laser rangefinder measurements of eruptive features. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
On Friday, May 16, during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the northwest rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater to photograph the activity and collect laser rangefinder measurements of eruptive features. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
May 16, 2025 — Tephra fall at Kīlauea volcano
Downwind of lava fountains from the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, substantial tephra is being deposited on the rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Downwind of lava fountains from the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, substantial tephra is being deposited on the rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
May 16, 2025 — Spatter-fed flows from north vent at Kīlauea volcano
During the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, not all spatter in the lava fountain falls as solid tephra outside Halemaʻumaʻu crater; instead, some remains molten and feeds lava flows on the flanks of the eruptive vents. In this image captured on Friday, May 16, two spatter-fed flows can be seen descending the north side of the north vent.
During the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, not all spatter in the lava fountain falls as solid tephra outside Halemaʻumaʻu crater; instead, some remains molten and feeds lava flows on the flanks of the eruptive vents. In this image captured on Friday, May 16, two spatter-fed flows can be seen descending the north side of the north vent.
Photograph of a polished piece of lava
Photograph of a polished Kīlauea lava sample collected from an ooze out in Halemaʻumaʻu before the onset of episode 12 during episode on March 4, 2025. Each light-colored blotch (example in red circle) on the black background is a cluster of minerals that has an approximate diameter of less than 1 millimeter (0.03 inches). USGS photo.
Photograph of a polished Kīlauea lava sample collected from an ooze out in Halemaʻumaʻu before the onset of episode 12 during episode on March 4, 2025. Each light-colored blotch (example in red circle) on the black background is a cluster of minerals that has an approximate diameter of less than 1 millimeter (0.03 inches). USGS photo.
Videos
April 22, 2025 — Kīlauea Episode 18 Lava Fountaining Video
This video shows a clip from a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring helicopter overflight on Tuesday, April 22, when high fountaining was occurring from the south vent at the summit of Kīlauea during episode 18 of the ongoing eruption. Other clips show activity captured during a field visit to the south rim of the caldera.
This video shows a clip from a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring helicopter overflight on Tuesday, April 22, when high fountaining was occurring from the south vent at the summit of Kīlauea during episode 18 of the ongoing eruption. Other clips show activity captured during a field visit to the south rim of the caldera.
April 20, 2025 — Timelapse video of intermittent eruptive activity at Kīlauea
This timelapse video shows approximately 1 hour of activity compressed into 38 seconds, and covers a period of intermittent activity in the south vent the morning of April 20.
This timelapse video shows approximately 1 hour of activity compressed into 38 seconds, and covers a period of intermittent activity in the south vent the morning of April 20.
April 9, 2025 — VIews of episode 17 at Kīlauea summit, VIDEO
This video shows clips from a helicopter overflight and a field visit by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists to the crater rim to observe the lava fountaining in episode 17 of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea.
This video shows clips from a helicopter overflight and a field visit by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists to the crater rim to observe the lava fountaining in episode 17 of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea.
Timelapse video of episode 16 lava fountaining
This timelapse video shows lava fountaining during episode 16 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea. The fountain height rose rapidly during the onset and reached heights of about 300 meters (1000 feet). The fountain was relatively stable, but sometimes shows variations in inclination, presumably due to changes in vent geometry or wind direction.
This timelapse video shows lava fountaining during episode 16 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea. The fountain height rose rapidly during the onset and reached heights of about 300 meters (1000 feet). The fountain was relatively stable, but sometimes shows variations in inclination, presumably due to changes in vent geometry or wind direction.
April 1, 2025 — Kīlauea episode 16 lava fountain and flow VIDEO
Aerial video of Kīlauea summit eruption episode 16 lava fountain and its lava flow on April 1, 2025, taken during a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring overflight at approximately noon. The lava fountain was reaching heights of more than 650 ft (200 m) at times and feeding a lava flow that as of noon on April 1 reached about 2,300 ft (700 m) from its vent.
Aerial video of Kīlauea summit eruption episode 16 lava fountain and its lava flow on April 1, 2025, taken during a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring overflight at approximately noon. The lava fountain was reaching heights of more than 650 ft (200 m) at times and feeding a lava flow that as of noon on April 1 reached about 2,300 ft (700 m) from its vent.
March 29, 2025 — Timelapse video of episode 15 lava fountaining, Kīlauea
This timelapse video shows lava fountaining during episode 15 of the summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano. The sequence starts with small filling-draining cycles in the vent that abruptly shift into major fountaining. The inclination of the fountain changes repeatedly, depositing lava in varying directions around the vent.
This timelapse video shows lava fountaining during episode 15 of the summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano. The sequence starts with small filling-draining cycles in the vent that abruptly shift into major fountaining. The inclination of the fountain changes repeatedly, depositing lava in varying directions around the vent.
Audio
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.
Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Webcams
[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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[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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[S2cam] - View of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, view is to the west
Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea; camera is positioned on the south rim and the view is to the west [S2cam].
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Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea; camera is positioned on the south rim and the view is to the west [S2cam].
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[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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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
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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[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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