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Two HVO geologists document road cutting activities on HWY 132 on August 7, 2019. One geologist is taking visual photographs while another geologist is taking thermal photographs to make a tandem pair for comparison. The temperature of the solidified lava was measured to 425° C (800° F) at the digging site. Photograph by USGS geologist K. Mulliken.

Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot?

Posted on 7:56 pm, Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tags: , ,

As roads are recut into Kīlauea’s 2018 lava flow field, many have been surprised at how hot the lava remains under the surface, even though it is solidified.

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 24, 2019

Posted on 10:25 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

The water pond at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u continues to slowly expand and deepen.

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This image is from a temporary monitoring camera on the west rim of Kilauea Caldera. The camera is looking E towards the bottom of the newly enlarged Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The crater from left to right (roughly NNE to SSW) is approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) across. The depth of the crater in the visible image from the rim is several hundred meters.

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 17, 2019

Posted on 8:31 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Hazards remain at the Lower East Rift Zone and summit of KÄ«lauea. Closures and warnings in these areas should be heeded.

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Halemaumau water lake. USGS/HVO Photo

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 10, 2019

Posted on 9:58 am, Thursday, October 10, 2019. Tags: , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at normal.

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This image is from a temporary monitoring camera on the west rim of Kilauea Caldera. The camera is looking E towards the bottom of the newly enlarged Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The crater from left to right (roughly NNE to SSW) is approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) across. The depth of the crater in the visible image from the rim is several hundred meters. Photo courtesy of USGS/HVO

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 3, 2019

Posted on 11:11 am, Thursday, October 3, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL.

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A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist, while assisting Alaska Volcano Observatory colleagues this summer, mounted a radio antenna on an upgraded seismic station at Great Sitkin Volcano in the western Aleutian Islands. USGS photo by A. Darold, 06-20-2019.

Volcano Watch: HVO staff lend a helping hand to Alaska colleagues

Posted on 12:28 pm, Thursday, September 19, 2019. Tags: , , , ,

Volcano observatories across the United States work together to ensure efficient and thorough monitoring of the nation’s active volcanoes.

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This image is from a temporary monitoring camera on the west rim of Kilauea Caldera. The camera is looking E towards the bottom of the newly enlarged Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The crater from left to right (roughly NNE to SSW) is approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) across. The depth of the crater in the visible image from the rim is several hundred meters.

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for September 19, 2019

Posted on 12:24 pm, Thursday, September 19, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL

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Day-to-day changes in the water level at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u are subtle and impossible to accurately measure. But when comparing views of the pond over several days some differences can be seen, as shown in these images. Rocks that were visible in the water on September 2 could no longer be seen today (September 5). Note particularly that two rocks protruding above the water at the top of the September 2 photo are now submerged—evidence that the pond continues to slowly rise. USGS photos by D. Swanson.

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for September 5, 2019

Posted on 9:17 am, Saturday, September 7, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL. Reflecting this level, HVO is now issuing monthly updates for KÄ«lauea.

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Scientists use a laser diffraction particle size analyzer to examine fine ash from the 2018 KÄ«lauea summit explosions. The research examines fine ash (grains 1 mm to 1 micrometer) and investigates the processes of eruption, fragmentation, and respiratory health hazards (PM10, PM2.5). USGS image by A. Van Eaton

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for May 9, 2019

Posted on 12:11 pm, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Scientists use a laser diffraction particle size analyzer to examine fine ash from the 2018 KÄ«lauea summit explosions.

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A small collapse of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater at 6:14 a.m. HST today (May 1, 2019) was the last 'hurrah' for a GPS instrument located on the crater's edge (red circle). This station, designated PUOC, served faithfully throughout Kīlauea's 2018 eruption and was an important source of information on the shallow magma system of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. The station's last reported position showed it moving rapidly to the southeast, consistent with motion into the crater (inset shows data transmissions from April 11 through this morning). Monitoring of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is currently being accomplished by additional GPS and tilt stations farther from the edge of the crater. The larger equipment installation near the solar panels was not affected by this morning's collapse and continues to function. However, contingency plans are in place in case collapses of the crater edge continue. USGS photo by I. Johanson on March 18, 2019, annotated on May 1, 2019.

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for May 2, 2019

Posted on 4:20 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL.

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magnitude-4.2 earthquake on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 5:26 p.m. HST

A light 4.2M quake shakes Hawaii Island Saturday (April 27)

Posted on 8:46 am, Sunday, April 28, 2019. Tags: ,

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 5:26 p.m. HST.

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for April 25, 2019

Posted on 2:52 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL.

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Damage survey on Crater Rim Drive. NPS Photo by Jessica Ferracane.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park recaps repair work ahead the anniversary of Kīlauea caldera’s summit collapse

Posted on 7:55 pm, Monday, April 22, 2019. Tags: , ,

As the anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption nears, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue efforts to repair and reopen trails, roads and more.

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This image is from a temporary monitoring camera on the west rim of Kilauea Caldera. The camera is looking E towards the bottom of the newly enlarged Halemaʻumaʻu crater, although the deepest part of the crater is not visible from this vantage point. The crater from left to right (roughly NNE to SSW) is approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) across. The depth of the crater in the visible image from the rim is several hundred meters.

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for April 18, 2019

Posted on 11:16 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2019. Tags: , , , , , , ,

Ká¿‘lauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL.

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