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September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

 Helicopter photo a line of steaming fissures cutting through jungle, bisecting an older crater and lava flow.
Degassing fissures from the ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano, September 17, 2024
Degassing fissures from the ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano, September 17, 2024
Degassing fissures from the ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano, September 17, 2024

This photograph of Kīlauea's ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight during the morning of September 17, 2024. Fissures from the previous day's eruption continued to emit steam and gases while new fissures erupted fresh lava in Nāpau Crater. USGS photo by A. Ellis.

This photograph of Kīlauea's ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight during the morning of September 17, 2024. Fissures from the previous day's eruption continued to emit steam and gases while new fissures erupted fresh lava in Nāpau Crater. USGS photo by A. Ellis.

A scientist in a long silver heat-resistant coat, gas mask, and helicopter helmet inspects a just-quenched sample of lava
Sampling molten lava from the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, September 17, 2024
Sampling molten lava from the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, September 17, 2024
Sampling molten lava from the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, September 17, 2024

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

Color photograph of eruption in crater
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight

Kīlauea volcano is erupting in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park from a new fissure vent that opened within Nāpau Crater this morning, September 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 AM HST.  The eruption is occurring within a closed and remote area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Kīlauea volcano is erupting in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park from a new fissure vent that opened within Nāpau Crater this morning, September 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 AM HST.  The eruption is occurring within a closed and remote area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Color photograph of volcanic plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume

A view under the plume of volcanic gas being transported by wind southwest from the eruption in Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

A view under the plume of volcanic gas being transported by wind southwest from the eruption in Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

Color photograph of volcanic plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption plume

An early morning view of the plume of volcanic gas being emitted by the eruption on Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone. This view, from Halapē campground on the coast in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, shows the plume being transported downwind in a southwest direction.

An early morning view of the plume of volcanic gas being emitted by the eruption on Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone. This view, from Halapē campground on the coast in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, shows the plume being transported downwind in a southwest direction.

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Color photograph of eruption in crater September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight

Kīlauea volcano is erupting in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park from a new fissure vent that opened within Nāpau Crater this morning, September 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 AM HST.  The eruption is occurring within a closed and remote area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Kīlauea volcano is erupting in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park from a new fissure vent that opened within Nāpau Crater this morning, September 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 AM HST.  The eruption is occurring within a closed and remote area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Color photograph of scientist near lava flow September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling
September 17, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption sampling

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected a sample of the middle East Rift Zone Kīlauea eruption in Nāpau Crater, within a closed area Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Geologists put molten lava into a metal bucket and rapidly quench it with water.

Looking down from a helicopter, this photo shows charred and brown trees surrounded by a new, steaming lava flow. September 16, 2024—Brief eruption near Nāpau Crater on Kīlauea Middle East Rift Zone
September 16, 2024—Brief eruption near Nāpau Crater on Kīlauea Middle East Rift Zone
September 16, 2024—Brief eruption near Nāpau Crater on Kīlauea Middle East Rift Zone

During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight at approximately 10:30 a.m. HST on September 16, geologists observed freshly erupted lava west of Nāpau Crater on the remote middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. This eruption likely occurred between approximately 9–10 p.m. HST on September 15.  USGS video by M.

During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight at approximately 10:30 a.m. HST on September 16, geologists observed freshly erupted lava west of Nāpau Crater on the remote middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. This eruption likely occurred between approximately 9–10 p.m. HST on September 15.  USGS video by M.

Color photograph of volcanic crater surrounded by forest and a fissure emitting volcanic gas September 16, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 16, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight
September 16, 2024 —Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption overflight

This video, taken during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory morning overflight of Kīlaueaʻs middle East Rift Zone on September 16, 2024, shows new lava flows erupted over about an hour during the evening on September 15, 2024.

This video, taken during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory morning overflight of Kīlaueaʻs middle East Rift Zone on September 16, 2024, shows new lava flows erupted over about an hour during the evening on September 15, 2024.

Color photograph of eruption site September 16, 2024 — Overflight video of eruption site near Nāpau Crater, Kīlauea
September 16, 2024 — Overflight video of eruption site near Nāpau Crater, Kīlauea
September 16, 2024 — Overflight video of eruption site near Nāpau Crater, Kīlauea

A brief, small eruption occurred on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea late on September 15. The eruption produced two small pads of lava just west of Nāpau Crater, which is west (uprift) of the former Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption site. USGS video by M. Patrick.

A brief, small eruption occurred on the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea late on September 15. The eruption produced two small pads of lava just west of Nāpau Crater, which is west (uprift) of the former Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption site. USGS video by M. Patrick.

lava erupting from a fissure Aerial video of the Southwest Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea
Aerial video of the Southwest Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea
Aerial video of the Southwest Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea

Aerial video of the Southwest Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea, viewed during an overflight at approximately 6 a.m. on June 3, 2024. USGS video.

Aerial video of the Southwest Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea, viewed during an overflight at approximately 6 a.m. on June 3, 2024. USGS video.

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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.

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

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.

Webcams

Color image of volcano
[S2cam] - View of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest
[S2cam] - View of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest
[S2cam] - View of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest

Live view of Nāpau Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, view is to the southwest [S2cam].

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Color image of volcano
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu

This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

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This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.

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Color webcam image
[MITDcam] Kīlauea upper Southwest Rift Zone
[MITDcam] Kīlauea upper Southwest Rift Zone
[MITDcam] Kīlauea upper Southwest Rift Zone

[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.

[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.

Color webcam image of crater
[B2cam] Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the east rim and down-dropped block
[B2cam] Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the east rim and down-dropped block
[B2cam] Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the east rim and down-dropped block

[B2cam] This image is from a research camera located on the down-dropped block in Kīlauea caldera and east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is looking west towards Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

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[B2cam] This image is from a research camera located on the down-dropped block in Kīlauea caldera and east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera is looking west towards Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

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Live webcam of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii
Kīlauea Volcano Live Stream - Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Kīlauea Volcano Live Stream - Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Kīlauea Volcano Live Stream - Halemaʻumaʻu crater

Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera, looking east [V1cam] on the USGS YouTube Channel.

 

Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera, looking east [V1cam] on the USGS YouTube Channel.

 

Webcam image view of volcanic vent in summit crater
[V1] Kīlauea caldera views
[V1] Kīlauea caldera views
[V1] Kīlauea caldera views

Live view of Kīlauea caldera, from the northwest rim of the caldera [V1cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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Live view of Kīlauea caldera, from the northwest rim of the caldera [V1cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.

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