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Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?
Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?
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Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?

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.

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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July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past
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July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past

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.

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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Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?
Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?
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Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?

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.

 

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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July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
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July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?

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.

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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Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
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Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O

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.

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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June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
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June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions

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.

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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Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?
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Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?

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.

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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Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone
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Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone

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.

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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May 5, 2026 — Episode 46 north vent lava fountain and channel
May 5, 2026 — Episode 46 north vent lava fountain and channel
Volcano Minute — Forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea's summit
Volcano Minute — Forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea's summit
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Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
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Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

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.

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.

Color map showing the area of a volcano affected by fallout during a lava fountaining episode
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week
Color map showing the area of a volcano affected by fallout during a lava fountaining episode
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week

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. 

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. 

The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels...
The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels
The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels
Volcano Minute — Updating Kīlauea alerts during an evolving eruption
Volcano Minute — Updating Kīlauea alerts during an evolving eruption
The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels...
The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels
The Art (and Science) of Assigning Volcano Alerts Levels
Volcano Minute — Updating Kīlauea alerts during an evolving eruption

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. 

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. 

CVO Seismologist Wes Thelen pointing out a small earthquake at Mount Adams.
CVO Seismologist Wes Thelen pointing out a small earthquake at Mount Adams.
CVO Seismologist Wes Thelen pointing out a small earthquake at Mount Adams.
Volcano Minute — Magnitude-4.8 deep beneath Pāhala on November 5, 2024
Volcano Minute — Magnitude-4.8 deep beneath Pāhala on November 5, 2024
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into the Lava L...
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into the Lava L...
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Kīlauea's Summit Vent Churns and Pops as Rocks Fall Into Lava Lake
Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater

Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.

Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.

USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.

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