Kilauea - Volcano Messages
This page displays the latest volcano observatory short messages for Kīlauea volcano. These short messages are quick status updates published on our website, social media, RSS and JSON. They supplement more detailed official products published in the Volcano Notification Service.
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Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 10:26:47 HST
HVO has lowered the Volcano Alert Level for Kīlauea from WATCH to ADVISORY, and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW, following the end of episode 45 lava fountaining.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 10:06:11 HST
Lava fountaining episode 45 ended at 10:01 AM HST.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 09:15:05 HST
Episode 45 lava fountains have been "wispy" at the top, making it difficult to consistently measure maximum fountain heights. More accurate height estimates will be determined in the coming days after analysis of monitoring imagery.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 09:12:10 HST
Due to north/northeasterly winds, no significant tephra fallout has been reported at open areas of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or on county roads. But small particles could be transported to communities farther downwind to the southwest.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 09:10:26 HST
Winds have been light from the north and northeast so tephra and gases have been blown to the south and southwest of Halema'uma'u.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 09:08:25 HST
North vent lava fountaining continues. Fountain heights have slowly diminished over the past few hours and are currently about 330 feet (100 m). Eruptive plume height is currently around 10,000 feet (3,000 m) AGL.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 03:49:12 HST
Kilauea Volcano Alert Level remains at WATCH, and Aviation Color Code remains at ORANGE. National Weather Service has issued an ashfall advisory for downwind communities in Ka'u.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 03:47:37 HST
No significant tephra fallout reported at visitor areas of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park or on county roads. Winds are blowing the plume to the south at low altitudes and to the southwest at higher altitudes.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 03:46:00 HST
North vent fountains holding steady around 700 ft (200 m) high. Fountain heights and effusion rates have likely peaked. South vent activity remains minimal
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 02:45:09 HST
North vent fountains are currently 1,000 feet (300 m) and growing. No fountains from south vent at this time.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 02:44:44 HST
Eruptive plume is above 16,500 ft (5,000 m) AGL. Light surface winds are blowing from the north.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-23 02:18:15 HST
North vent fountains are currently 500 feet (150 m) and growing. No fountains from south vent at this time.
