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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, 27 May 2018 00:54:51 HST
Field crew reports finding large (up to 1 yard wide, 1 yard offset) cracks in Kupono St, 360 yards north of Malama St, near Fissure 9. No effusive activity from Fissure 9 observed.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 23:10:56 HST
The 'a'? flow fed by Fissure 21 continues to advance to the east on PGV property.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 19:45:18 HST
A lava flow from fissure 7 in eastern Leilani Estates has emerged from the southeast side of the lava pond, and has turned south. As of 6:15 pm HST, this flow was cascading into Pawaii crater.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 17:10:35 HST
As of this morning (HST), we estimate that the on-going eruption in Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone has covered approximately 2372 acres (3.7 square miles or 9.6 square kilometers) of land in new lava.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 10:14:29 HST
Intermittent ash emission at Kīlauea summit continues with plumes as high as 12-13,000'. Trade winds carrying ash southwest. Ocean entries in lower Puna remain active. Fissure 7 output increased overnight.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 06:14:50 HST
A series of explosions over 15 minutes starting at 05:00 am produced an ash cloud that rose to 11,000 feet above sea level, according to radar data from the National Weather Service.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 04:53:10 HST
Active fountaining at Fissure 7 observed overnight. The perched pahoehoe flow fed by Fissure 7 (near Makamae St) broke out around 04:00am feeding short flows to the west.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 03:03:13 HST
Field crew reports that as of 02:45am Fissures 7 and 21 continue to feed a lava flow that is advancing slowly toward Pahoa Pohoiki Road. Current estimates place the flow front ~250 yards from the road.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 02:16:43 HST
Field crew reports fast and fluid lava flows from Fissures 6 and 13, as well as robust activity from Fissures 22, 19, and 21/7.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 May 2018 01:18:42 HST
Kīlauea popping, summit ashy emissions, plume to ten thousand'.
Kilauea Message Fri, 25 May 2018 23:44:47 HST
Infrasound sensors in the ERZ detected a small explosion from the lava ocean entry at 10:08pm.
Kilauea Message Fri, 25 May 2018 21:34:55 HST
The lava flow from fissures 7 and 21 continues a slow advance to the northeast. At 9 pm, the flow was about one third of the way between Kahukai St. and Pohoiki Rd.
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