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Kilauea Message 2026-02-15 07:52:33 HST
The V3 camera is experiencing data issues and we have ordered a new camera to replace it following episode 42.
Kilauea Message 2026-02-14 18:22:35 HST
The 3rd precursory north vent flow lasted from 5:56 to 6:05 pm HST. Inflation slowed since the 2nd overflow at 4:41 pm HST. Lava has been spattering in the south vent. The onset of episode 42 fountains is expected Sunday or Monday.
Kilauea Message 2026-02-14 16:48:06 HST
Precursory dome fountaining from the north vent overflowed at 4:41 pm HST sending lava into Halemaʻumaʻu crater. An earlier, much smaller event occurred at 1:05 pm HST but only lasted for one minute.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Message 2026-01-27 00:13:40 HST
At 11:37 pm HST on January 26 a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 20.7 miles (33.3 km) deep occurred 1.2 miles (2 km) northwest of Pahala, felt by over 215 people as of 12:10 am. No damage expected.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 19:41:13 HST
Episode 41 ended abruptly at 7:29 pm. North vent fountaining ended at 7:26 pm, and south vent followed suit 3 minutes later. Tephra fall may continue for several hours as ash settles out of the atmosphere.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 18:22:42 HST
Both north and south vent fountains remain 500-650 feet (150-200 meters) high. Light tephra continues to fall around the summit of Kīlauea. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reports that Highway 11 is reopened.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 16:55:45 HST
Fountains from both vents are just under 650 feet (200 m) high, less than half their maximum height. Tephra fall continues to be reported from communities north and east of the vents. Check with HVNP and HCCD for updates to closures.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 15:17:06 HST
Fountains from both vents are currently about 650 feet (200 m) high. Fine ash from this eruption has reached as far (25 miles, 40 kilometers) as Hilo and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The summit has deflated about 19 microradians during ep. 41.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 12:59:35 HST
Tephra fall from episode 41 has been reported as far as Fern Acres, and is continuing in nearby communities, on HWY 11 and within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Please follow the advice of the Park & Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 12:27:14 HST
Tephra fall from episode 41 around 1 foot in diameter is falling on Highway 11 between the park entrance and Volcano Village and is shattering on impact. Please follow the advice of the Park and Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 12:13:51 HST
Tephra fall from episode 41 has been reported in public viewing areas within the National Park, Volcano Village and Mauna Loa Estates and Highway 11. Please follow the advice of the Park and Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Kilauea Message 2026-01-24 11:54:28 HST
Episode 41 started at 11:10 a.m. As of 11:50 a.m., both north and south vents are over 250 m (820 feet) high, and the summit tilt on UWD has already recorded 3.5 microradians of deflation.
