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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 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 04:14:31 HST
At 3:26 AM HST July 15, a collapse explosion event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.2 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:25:24 HST
Fissure 8 activity has stabilized following a period of high output after yesterday’s summit collapse explosion, and flows remain largely channelized.
Kilauea Message Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:53:34 HST
Following the 19:08 HST summit collapse explosion today there was an increase in activity from fissure 8 resulting in channel overflows on the south side of the flow near the vent.
Kilauea Message Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:38:06 HST
At 19:08 HST July 13, a collapse explosion event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.3 earthquake (preliminary NEIC).
Kilauea Message Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:33:11 HST
Following the 14:42 HST summit collapse explosion today there was an increase in activity from fissure 8 although only small channel breaches have been observed south of the ocean entry.
Kilauea Message Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:17:50 HST
Following the 14:42 HST summit collapse explosion today there was an increase in activity from fissure 8 although lava has not breached the channel and no overflows have been observed.
Kilauea Message Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:52:20 HST
At 14:42 HST July 12, a collapse explosion event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.3 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:43:07 HST
The collapse/explosive event this morning was followed by an increase in lava from the fissure 8 vent which has produced small overflows from the upper channel that are threatening a few homes on Nohea and Luana streets.
Kilauea Message Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:52:39 HST
At 5:46 AM HST July 11, a collapse explosion event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.3 earthquake.
Kilauea Message Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:57:13 HST
Yesterday's blocked-channel overflow following the west side of Kapoho Cone remains active. Multiple lava ooze outs visible at coast. Earthquake activity at summit is elevated prior to the next anticipated collapse/explosion.
Kilauea Message Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:30:05 HST
The flow lobe that was progressing NE towards Cinder Rd is no longer advancing at this time, and there has been no significant activity on the north side of the Fissure 8 lava channel since the overflows yesterday afternoon.
Kilauea Message Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:14:03 HST
This afternoon multiple overflows occurred along the Fissure 8 lava channel. Most have stopped, but 1 flow lobe is moving NE towards Cinder Rd. Residents are urged to heed warnings and notices from Hawaii County Civil Defense.
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