This reference map depicts the final state of the Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption that occurred between September 15 and 20, 2024. The eruptive fissures stretched along 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) of the East Rift Zone, with the longest lava flow extending 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) from the main eruptive vent, which was situated west of Nāpau Crater.
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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
October 4, 2024 — Reference map of September 2024 Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
This reference map depicts the final state of the Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption that occurred between September 15 and 20, 2024. The eruptive fissures stretched along 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) of the East Rift Zone, with the longest lava flow extending 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) from the main eruptive vent, which was situated west of Nāpau Crater.
Map showing temporary seismic nodes across Kīlauea ERZ
Map showing temporary seismic nodes across Kīlauea ERZ (red triangles). Earthquakes located in the ERZ between July 1, 2024, and September 22, 2024, are shown as black dots. Kaluapele (Kīlauea’s summit caldera) is outlined in magenta. The blue line drawn between two nodes indicates the area where the velocity changes in were calculated.
Map showing temporary seismic nodes across Kīlauea ERZ (red triangles). Earthquakes located in the ERZ between July 1, 2024, and September 22, 2024, are shown as black dots. Kaluapele (Kīlauea’s summit caldera) is outlined in magenta. The blue line drawn between two nodes indicates the area where the velocity changes in were calculated.
Changes in seismic velocity and earthquake rates at Kīlauea from July to mid-August 2024
Changes in seismic velocity and earthquake rates at Kīlauea from July to mid-August 2024. Changes in seismic velocity with time are shown in the top panel. The bottom panel shows earthquake rates with time for the same period. The dashed magenta line indicates the opening of cracks and fractures as the magmatic intrusion began in the ERZ.
Changes in seismic velocity and earthquake rates at Kīlauea from July to mid-August 2024. Changes in seismic velocity with time are shown in the top panel. The bottom panel shows earthquake rates with time for the same period. The dashed magenta line indicates the opening of cracks and fractures as the magmatic intrusion began in the ERZ.
September 26, 2024—InSAR image of Kīlauea deformation associated with recent eruption
This map shows recent deformation at Kīlauea over the timeframe of September 14–26, 2024, during which an eruption occurred on the East Rift Zone.
This map shows recent deformation at Kīlauea over the timeframe of September 14–26, 2024, during which an eruption occurred on the East Rift Zone.
September 20, 2024 — Measuring gas emissions from Kīlauea eruption
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas scientists measured the composition of gases being emitted by Kīlauea during the waning phase of the middle East Rift Zone eruption on September 20, 2024. They used a FTIR spectrometer, which measures how the plume of gases being emitted at the eruption site absorbs infrared energy.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas scientists measured the composition of gases being emitted by Kīlauea during the waning phase of the middle East Rift Zone eruption on September 20, 2024. They used a FTIR spectrometer, which measures how the plume of gases being emitted at the eruption site absorbs infrared energy.
September 20, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption summary thumbnail
Thumbnail image for a video that summarizes the recent middle East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea. USGS image by K. Mulliken.
Thumbnail image for a video that summarizes the recent middle East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea. USGS image by K. Mulliken.
Videos
September 20, 2024—Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight and ground views
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field monitoring crews captured these videos during their visit to Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption site the morning of September 20, 2024. They reported minor spattering and small fountains at one end of the vent at 8:30 a.m. HST. By 10 a.m.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field monitoring crews captured these videos during their visit to Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption site the morning of September 20, 2024. They reported minor spattering and small fountains at one end of the vent at 8:30 a.m. HST. By 10 a.m.
September 19, 2024—New lava flows on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea
On September 19, 2024, USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists landed near the Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption site, where they viewed lava flowing through a channel more than 50 meters (about 164 feet) wide.
On September 19, 2024, USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists landed near the Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption site, where they viewed lava flowing through a channel more than 50 meters (about 164 feet) wide.
September 20, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption summary
On the night of September 15, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geophysical data indicated that an eruption could be occurring a remote area of Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
On the night of September 15, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geophysical data indicated that an eruption could be occurring a remote area of Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
September 19, 2024 —Kīlauea lava fountains erupting
On September 19, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists were able to capture this video of the fissure vent eruption west of Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea. They observed a 150-m-long (nearly 500 feet) fissure west of the crater erupting lava in a curtain of lava 10-20 meters (33-66 feet) high.
On September 19, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists were able to capture this video of the fissure vent eruption west of Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea. They observed a 150-m-long (nearly 500 feet) fissure west of the crater erupting lava in a curtain of lava 10-20 meters (33-66 feet) high.
September 19, 2024 — Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted a reconnaissance overflight of the eruption near Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea. They observed lava cascading over the rim of the crater from a channel more than 50 meters (about 164 feet) wide.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted a reconnaissance overflight of the eruption near Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea. They observed lava cascading over the rim of the crater from a channel more than 50 meters (about 164 feet) wide.
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.
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
[S2cam] - View of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest
Live view of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest [S2cam].
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Live view of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest [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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[MITDcam] Kīlauea upper Southwest Rift Zone
[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.
[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.
[B2cam] Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the east rim and down-dropped block
[B2cam] This image is from a research camera located on the down-dropped block in Kīlauea caldera and east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is looking west towards Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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[B2cam] This image is from a research camera located on the down-dropped block in Kīlauea caldera and east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is looking west towards Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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