Volcano Minute

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Are you curious what Hawaii's active volcanoes are up to? The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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April 30, 2026

Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

Today, we’re looking at a part of Kīlauea’s story that many visitors—and even many locals—don’t realize: summit eruptions don’t always stay inside...

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April 23, 2026

Volcano Minute — Earthquakes and ground movement south of Halemaʻumaʻu

Today we’re taking a close look at recent activity beneath the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu — an area that remains closed to the public and continues to...

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April 16, 2026

Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week

It was a busy week in Hilo as the Merrie Monarch Festival kicked off—right as Kīlauea delivered its 44th episode of lava fountaining.

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April 9, 2026

Volcano Minute — Tephra deposits around Kīlauea summit, clues of past fountains

Kīlauea’s recent lava‑fountaining episodes may feel dramatic and new, but the volcano’s geologic record tells us they’re part of a long-term pattern. ...

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April 2, 2026

Volcano Minute — Updating Kīlauea alerts during an evolving eruption

The USGS is updating how it communicates volcanic hazards at Kīlauea as the summit’s historic lava‑fountaining eruption continues.

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November 5, 2024

Volcano Minute — Magnitude-4.8 deep beneath Pāhala on November 5, 2024

More a thousand people across the Hawaiian island chain reported feeling an earthquake at 1:42 am on Tuesday November 5. The magnitude 4.8 occurred...

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