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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 — January 16, 2025 — Episode 4 of Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — January 16, 2025 — Episode 4 of Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on December 23 entered its fourth eruptive episode yesterday morning at about 9:15 a.m. HST, and...

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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

Understanding the Risks of Future Volcanic Activity in Partnership with Oregon State University 

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 15, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 4

Photo and Video Chronology — January 15, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 4

Around 9:15 a.m. HST this morning, January 15, 2025, the eruption of Kīlauea within Kaluapele (summit caldera) resumed. Lava fountains are active at...

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KĪlauea Status Report: Summit eruption resumes

KĪlauea Status Report: Summit eruption resumes

Around 9:15 a.m. HST this morning, January 15, 2025, the eruption of Kīlauea within Kaluapele (summit caldera) resumed with a small lava flow exiting...

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 10, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight

Photo and Video Chronology — January 10, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight

On the morning of January 10, 2025, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff conducted a monitoring overflight of Kīlauea summit. Although the eruption...

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Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

The recent eruption of Kīlauea within Halemaʻumaʻu brought back an eruptive style not seen for many years.  The eruption included 3 episodes of lava...

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 7, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption remains paused

Photo and Video Chronology — January 7, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption remains paused

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23 remains paused as of 8:40 pm on Friday, January 3. Glow persists from the cones on...

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 3, 2025 — Overflight of Kīlauea summit eruption

Photo and Video Chronology — January 3, 2025 — Overflight of Kīlauea summit eruption

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23 continues this morning. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted a...

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Volcano Watch — Happy New Year, Hawaiian Style

Volcano Watch — Happy New Year, Hawaiian Style

People around the world greet the New Year with fireworks and other celebrations. This year, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visitors greeted the New...

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as of January 2. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as we close the year of 2024. Eruptive activity has been confined to the...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 30, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 30, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues with reinvigorated lava fountaining over the past few days. Eruptive...

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