Lava fountains reach 215 m (700 feet) at Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii
Lava fountains reached 215 m (700 feet) at Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, during episode 16 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.
Episode 13 ends after 12 hours of lava fountaining at Kīlauea, Hawai’i
Episode 13 of Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Halema’uma’u crater ended at 01:13 UTC on March 12, 2025, after 12 hours and 37 minutes of lava fountaining. Lava covered over 60% of the summit floor, and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions peaked at 40 000 tonnes per day.
Lava fountains reach 180 m (600 feet) in new eruptive episode at Kilauea, Hawai’i
Episode 12 of the ongoing Halema’uma’u eruption began at 07:30 LT (17:30 UTC) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with sporadic lava flows from the north and south vents. Continuous fountaining reached heights of 150–165 m (490–540 feet) by 00:20 UTC on March 5 and is expected to increase further. The eruption is part of the ongoing activity that started on December 23, 2024. The USGS maintains the Volcano Alert Level at Watch and the Aviation Color Code at Orange.
Eruption at Kilauea producing lava fountains up to 100 m (330 feet) high, Hawai’i
Episode 9 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 10:16 LT (20:16 UTC) on February 11, 2025, producing lava fountains up to 100 m (330 feet) high. The eruption is part of the activity that started on December 23, 2024. The USGS maintains the Volcano Alert Level at Watch and the Aviation Color Code at Orange.
Maui under High Wind Warning and Flood Watch, Hawai’i
A High Wind Warning and a Flood Watch have been issued for Maui County as a powerful winter storm brings heavy rainfall, high winds, and flood risks through Friday, January 30, 2025.
Hawai’i’s two most active volcanoes share a common magma source
Volcanologists reporting in Oxford’s Academic Journal of Petrology have confirmed that the Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes share a deep magma source within the Hawaiian plume.
Winter storm warnings issued for Hawaii ahead of a severe storm
Strong winds, heavy rain, and the potential for thunderstorms are expected as a winter storm develops northwest of Hawaii on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, impacting the islands through Friday, January 31. A Winter Storm Watch and Gale Watch have been issued for affected areas.
Increased seismicity detected at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano, Hawaii
A period of increased seismic activity was detected at the Kama’ehuakanaloa Seamount on January 21, 2025. While the exact cause remains undetermined, the seismic activity may be linked to magma movement beneath the volcano.
Fourth eruptive episode at Kilauea volcano with lava fountains reaching 60 m (200 feet), Hawaii
The eruption at Kilauea volcano’s summit resumed at 09:15 LT (19:15 UTC) on January 15, 2025, with lava flowing from the 2 north vents at Halema’uma’u summit. It marks the fourth eruptive episode since December 23, 2024.
Eruption intensifies at Kilauea volcano with vigorous lava fountains, Hawai’i
Volcanic activity at Kilauea transitioned to a more vigorous phase at 04:00 UTC on December 29, 2024, with lava fountains rising 20 to 30 m (60 to 100 feet) high and covering 20% of the Halema’uma’u floor.
