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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 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:23:28 HST
Lava continues to erupt in Halema‘uma‘u crater from two vents on west side. Lava lake depth was 179 m (587 ft) when measured at 5:30pm HST. Rates of SO2 emission, seismic tremor, and deformation are stable.
Kilauea Message Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:30:06 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Deformation, gas emissions and seismic tremor stable. Clear visibility enabled measurement of lava cascade height falling 40 m (131 ft) from the western vent into lava lake.
Kilauea Message Sun, 27 Dec 2020 19:22:05 HST
Lava lake level as of 5:45 pm HST today was 177 m (580 ft) deep. No evidence of activity outside summit. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:44:18 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater through two vents on west side. High winds overnight have calmed down. No evidence of activity outside the crater. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Sun, 27 Dec 2020 07:57:41 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater through two vents on west side. Lava lake level has risen approximately 1 meter since yesterday afternoon. No activity has been observed outside the crater overnight.
Kilauea Message Sun, 27 Dec 2020 01:48:54 HST
Strong winds impeded lava lake level measurements. No evidence of activity outside summit. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 Dec 2020 19:26:16 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater through the west vents. Gas emissions and seismic activity remain elevated. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:41:12 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater through west vent. Lava lake levels visibly decreased by 2 m (7 ft) this morning. SO2 emission rates have decreased but remain elevated.
Kilauea Message Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:07:07 HST
Lava continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Gas emissions and seismic tremor remain elevated. Main activity shifted from the northern vent to the western vent just before 3:00 this morning.
Kilauea Message Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:34:18 HST
Lake level as of 2:14 pm HST today is 176 m (577 ft) deep. Evening crew observed that fissure fountain seems weaker than last night. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Fri, 25 Dec 2020 13:13:55 HST
CORRECTION to lake level units reported at 7:30 am HST Dec 25 - lake was 176 m (577 ft). As of 11:15 am, lake depth has not changed significantly. No evidence of activity outside summit. HVO continues to monitor the situation.
Kilauea Message Fri, 25 Dec 2020 07:51:08 HST
Lake level as of 7:30 am HST today is 577 m (yd) deep. No evidence of activity outside summit. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.
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