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Daily updates about ongoing eruptions, recent images and videos of summit and East Rift Zone volcanic activity, maps, and data about recent earthquakes in Hawaii are posted on the HVO website.

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.

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October 3, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - October 3, 2014

Slow advancement of flow front continues

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October 2, 2014

Volcano Watch — Emergency preparedness in Hawaii encompasses multiple hazards

First, it was Tropical Storm Iselle. Now, it's lava wending its way down the slope of Kīlauea toward housing subdivisions and essential infrastructure...

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October 1, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - October 1, 2014

Slow-moving surface breakouts extend flow front a short distance

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September 29, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 29, 2014

Slow-moving breakouts remain active behind stalled flow front

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September 26, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 26, 2014

Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and the June 27th lava flow

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September 25, 2014

Volcano Watch — Why do lava flows stop advancing?

Much scientific study has been done to determine what types of eruptions produce long lava flows. In the 1970s, a very simple idea seemed to guide...

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September 24, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 24, 2014

Leading edge of June 27th flow stalls, but activity persists near flow front

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September 22, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 22, 2014

Satellite image shows continued activity near June 27th flow front

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September 19, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 19, 2014

June 27th lava flow continues moving northeast, reaches open ground

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September 18, 2014

Volcano Watch — HVO and Hawai‘i County Civil Defense jointly track the June 27th lava flow

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and Hawai‘i County Civil Defense (HCCD) are working closely together to gather and share information about...

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September 17, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 17, 2014

June 27th lava flow continues advancing northeast in Kaohe Homesteads

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September 15, 2014

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 15, 2014

June 27th flow enters northwest portion of Kaohe Homesteads

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