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Around 11 a.m. HST on August 25, 2026, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews had an aerial view of a growing lava fountain at the summit of Kīlauea during the onset of episode 54.
Around 11 a.m. HST on August 25, 2026, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews had an aerial view of a growing lava fountain at the summit of Kīlauea during the onset of episode 54.
Visitors view episode 54 lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea on August 25, 2026. The north vent lava fountain reached an estimated 500 feet (150 meters) above ground level, and its plume reached 17,000 feet (5,200 meters) above sea level.
Visitors view episode 54 lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea on August 25, 2026. The north vent lava fountain reached an estimated 500 feet (150 meters) above ground level, and its plume reached 17,000 feet (5,200 meters) above sea level.
A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas scientist collects FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectrometer) data during lava fountaining episode 54 in Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. This data is used to measure the chemical composition of volcanic gas being emitted during eruptive episodes. USGS photo by C. Gansecki.
A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas scientist collects FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectrometer) data during lava fountaining episode 54 in Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. This data is used to measure the chemical composition of volcanic gas being emitted during eruptive episodes. USGS photo by C. Gansecki.
Visitors at Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park view lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea on August 25, 2026. This photo was taken about 70 minutes after the start the episode 54. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
Visitors at Uēkahuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park view lava fountaining from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea on August 25, 2026. This photo was taken about 70 minutes after the start the episode 54. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
The landscape at the summit of Kīlauea has changed during the course of the episodic lava fountaining eruption that began in December 2024. This photograph, taken during episode 54 on August 25, 2026, shows the impressive hill of tephra on the west rim of the caldera, that has built up in the predominant downwind direction from the lava fountains.
The landscape at the summit of Kīlauea has changed during the course of the episodic lava fountaining eruption that began in December 2024. This photograph, taken during episode 54 on August 25, 2026, shows the impressive hill of tephra on the west rim of the caldera, that has built up in the predominant downwind direction from the lava fountains.
The north vent lava fountain in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea was about 150 meters (500 feet) in height around 12:30 p.m. HST on August 25, two hours after the start of episode 54. The volcanic plume rose to around 17,000 feet (5,200 m) above sea level. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna, alongside numerous visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
The north vent lava fountain in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea was about 150 meters (500 feet) in height around 12:30 p.m. HST on August 25, two hours after the start of episode 54. The volcanic plume rose to around 17,000 feet (5,200 m) above sea level. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna, alongside numerous visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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