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 2026-04-20 21:32:16 HST
Low-level precursory activity can continue for hours to days before Kīlauea summit lava fountaining begins. The forecast for episode 45 lava fountaining to start is between April 21-26.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-20 21:20:45 HST
HVO has raised the Volcano Alert Level for Kīlauea from ADVISORY to WATCH, and the Aviation Color Code from YELLOW to ORANGE, in response to episode 45 precursory low-level activity within Halema'uma'u.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-20 20:44:52 HST
Episode 45 precursory activity has begun. A sluggish, short-lived lava flow erupted from the north vent around 7:46 PM HST. Large, intermittent flames continue to be observed at the south vent. Strong glow is visible from both vents.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-14 19:08:53 HST
The V3cam live stream has shown impressive flames at the Halemaʻumaʻu south vent this evening (especially around 7:00 p.m. HST), the result of igniting volcanic gases as they escape the vent.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 19:56:12 HST
Episode 44 ended at 7:41 PM after 8.5 hours of continuous lava fountaining from the north vent.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 17:36:09 HST
HVO webcams show that lava fountains are now under 150 meters (500 feet) tall, with less tephra fall reported downwind. Owing to the reduced ground hazards, USGS is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for Kīlauea from WARNING to WATCH.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 15:57:05 HST
Lava fountains at the Halemaʻumaʻu north vent currently measure about 150 meters (500 feet) in height, slowly diminishing in vigor since the early maximum of approximately 240 meters (800 feet) around 1:00 p.m. HST.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 14:10:29 HST
Despite the somewhat reduced intensity of tephra fall around Kīlauea Military Camp, conditions remain hazardous: a HVO field crew in the area just reported that tephra clasts up to softball-sized are still dropping.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 14:00:18 HST
Within the past 15 minutes, field reports have indicated a reduced intensity of tephra fall around Kīlauea Military Camp. This is consistent with very slightly declining lava fountain heights at the Halemaʻumaʻu north vent.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 13:55:56 HST
Outside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park across Highway 11, tephra up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in size has been reported to have fallen in the Volcano Golf Course subdivision.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 13:53:38 HST
Within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, tephra has been deposited between Kīlauea Overlook and Wahinekapu, with Kīlauea Military Camp being the focus of the north-northeast fallout direction.
Kilauea Message 2026-04-09 13:26:01 HST
North vent lava fountains have reached 240 meters (800 feet) in height during the past hour. Seismic tremor appears to have reached a plateau, indicating that the fountains may have already reached their maximum for episode 44.
