Frequently Asked Questions about Kīlauea's Summit Eruptions
How long did the eruptions last? How deep is the crater? And more...
Kīlauea is not currently erupting.
Kīlauea erupted most recently briefly on Monday, June 3, southwest of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within the closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. More information about that eruption is available here: June 2024 Kīlauea Southwest Rift Zone Eruption | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov).
During an ongoing eruption, this webpage will feature information about the event.
Additional Information
- Search for past volcano updates
- Subscribe to the USGS Volcano Notification Service to receive eruption updates
- Kīlauea geology and history
- Kīlauea Maps
- Vog Information Dashboard
- General Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information or subscribe to CD alerts and updates
- Follow USGS Volcanoes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Volcano viewing information from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Recent eruptions have taken place within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Please visit the Park website to learn more about their operations.
Kīlauea is not currently erupting.
Kīlauea erupted most recently briefly on Monday, June 3, southwest of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within the closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. More information about that eruption is available here: June 2024 Kīlauea Southwest Rift Zone Eruption | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov).
During an ongoing eruption, this webpage will feature information about the event.
Additional Information
- Search for past volcano updates
- Subscribe to the USGS Volcano Notification Service to receive eruption updates
- Kīlauea geology and history
- Kīlauea Maps
- Vog Information Dashboard
- General Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information or subscribe to CD alerts and updates
- Follow USGS Volcanoes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Volcano viewing information from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Recent eruptions have taken place within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Please visit the Park website to learn more about their operations.