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Observatory Messages

This page displays the latest volcano observatory short messages issued by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. These short messages are quick status updates published on our website, social media, RSS and JSON. They supplement more detailed official products published in the Volcano Notification Service. 

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Kilauea Message 2025-05-25 17:24:46 HST
Fountains from south vent began erupting at 5:15 p.m. and are growing rapidly. Fountains from north vent are exceeding 1,000 feet (300 m) in height.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-25 17:11:26 HST
Episode 23 lava fountains from north vent are now nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) in height.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-25 16:59:28 HST
Lava fountains from north vent are now exceeding 500 feet (150 m) in height.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-25 16:53:36 HST
Episode 23 sustained lava fountains began erupting from north vent at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Robust fountaining began at 4:36 p.m. Lava is flowing out of north vent onto crater floor. Fountains over 100 ft (30 m) high and growing.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-25 09:30:36 HST
Ep. 23 precursory activity has increased. Summit inflation has slowly resumed. Small fountains up to 65 ft (20 m) occurred yesterday and this morning in north vent. Sustained fountaining could begin any time today or tomorrow.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-24 11:47:30 HST
Ep. 23 precursory activity continues. Small lava fountains and lava overflows from north vent started around 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 24. Sustained fountaining could begin at any time through the weekend.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-23 09:47:50 HST
Ep. 23 precursory activity continues. Summit inflation has slowed significantly. This has likely delayed the onset of sustained fountaining compared to previous episodes. Sustained fountaining is likely to start between today and Sunday.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-22 10:04:20 HST
HVO scientists are currently adjusting the new V3 streaming camera in the field. You may see them in the video stream.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-22 10:02:42 HST
Episode 23 precursory activity continues. Summit inflation has resumed after a small deflationary excursion overnight. Sustained fountaining will likely start between today and Saturday.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-21 19:43:30 HST
Episode 23 precursory activity continues to increase, with lava spattering and strong glow visible in both vents. Large yellow flames also observed in north vent.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-21 13:53:04 HST
Episode 23 precursory low-level activity is increasing. Intermittent dome fountaining begain in the north vent at 1:17 PM. Low-level activity is expected to continue increasing before the onset of sustained fountains.
Kilauea Message 2025-05-21 10:25:46 HST
Episode 23 lava fountaining will likely start between today and Friday. Intermittent lava spattering is occurring in both vents. Precursory low-level activity is expected to increase before the onset of sustained fountains.
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