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Audio of Kīlauea eruptive activity, interviews, and other related content.

Color photographs of lava fountains during two different eruptions
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
Color photographs of lava fountains during two different eruptions
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.

Color photograph of lava fountain and lava channel
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
Color collage of five images of different eruptions or lava flow deposits
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
Color collage of five images of different eruptions or lava flow deposits
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.

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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