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 Wed, 23 May 2018 19:59:13 HST

A small explosion from overlook crater at 6:44 p.m. produced an ash cloud that reached about 7000 ft above sea level as determined by National Weather Service radar. The cloud did not contain much ash and cleared quickly.

Kilauea Message Wed, 23 May 2018 14:53:04 HST

Lava flows originating from central LERZ fissure system (5 & 13) is feeding a flow that looks like it will enter ocean adjacent to existing ocean entry.

Kilauea Message Wed, 23 May 2018 01:37:34 HST

Another small summit explosion at 10:18 UTC / 00:18 HST 23 May.

Kilauea Message Tue, 22 May 2018 22:50:36 HST

Summit explosion at 07:59 UTC / 21:59 HST. Ash seen in radar to 9000' above sea level.

Kilauea Message Tue, 22 May 2018 18:15:54 HST

An area of fountaining started this afternoon along the fissure line between Kaupili and Mohala Streets near Fissure 23.

Kilauea Message Tue, 22 May 2018 04:03:06 HST

Short-lived explosion from Halema'uma'u at 03:35 HST / 13:35 UTC. Ash plume visible in radar to 8,000' above sea level and drifting south west.

Kilauea Message Tue, 22 May 2018 02:08:15 HST

Renewed lava fountaining from fissures 6 and 19 observed since 00:30 HST. Lava slowly advancing northward.