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Kīlauea volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi

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Latest: Kīlauea volcano alert level remains at WATCH amid changing summit activity

Since December 2024, the Kīlauea volcano has experienced significant activity, characterized by lava fountaining episodes at the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater. This activity has drawn large crowds to the area, including vis

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Kilauea summit eruption series 2026 (episode 54)

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Latest: Kīlauea summit eruption: New vents open at Halemaʻumaʻu

On 25 August 2026, episode 54 of the Kīlauea summit eruption series commenced at the north vent. High lava fountain activity was reported starting at 10:30 a.m. HST, with initial heights of 15 to 20 meters expected to gr

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Hawaiian volcanic activity monitoring advancements

4 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: USGS promotes disaster preparedness in Hawaii for National Preparedness Month

Scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are employing various technological methods to monitor volcanic activity and magma movement in Hawaii. In July 2026, the observatory completed an annual GPS campaign o

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