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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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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 25, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 25, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on September 25—two months and still rising

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 24, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 24, 2019

HVO measures water table at Keller Well

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 22, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 22, 2019

Another timelapse view of the summit water pond

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 20, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 20, 2019

Video of circulation in the Halema‘uma‘u water pond

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Volcano Watch — HVO staff lend a helping hand to Alaska colleagues

Volcano Watch — HVO staff lend a helping hand to Alaska colleagues

Volcano observatories across the United States work together to ensure efficient and thorough monitoring of the nation's active volcanoes. This...

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New USGS geonarrative describes Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 events

New USGS geonarrative describes Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 events

A new USGS geonarrative provides a brief overview of recent Kīlauea eruptions, highlighting the circumstances leading up to and summarizing the 2018...

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USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

 Learn About USGS Hazards Science and More About National Preparedness Month:  The very nature of natural hazards means that they have the potential...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 17, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 17, 2019

Stable temperatures at Halema‘uma‘u water pond

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 14, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 14, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on September 14

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Volcano Watch — Volcano scientists gather for a volatile meeting

Volcano Watch — Volcano scientists gather for a volatile meeting

This week, a group of volcanic gas scientists from across the United States, including staff from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), will...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 10, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 10, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on September 10

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 9, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 9, 2019

Animated, comparison, and video imagery of the Halema‘uma‘u water pond.

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