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 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.