Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
2 days ago · Kīlauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes; since December 23, 2025, it has been intermittently erupting within the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Currently, the summit eruption is in its fourth episode, which began the morning of …
Kīlauea - Wikipedia
Kīlauea (US: / ˌkɪləˈweɪə / ⓘ KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and grew above sea level about 100,000 years ago.
Kīlauea - Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
2 days ago · The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issues Volcano Updates for Kīlauea as activity warrants.
Photo and Video Chronology — January 17, 2025 — Kīlauea …
2 days ago · View from the southwest rim of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kīlauea, where the temporary S2 webcam is located. This view looks down on the active north and south vents on the morning of January 17, 2025, as lava fountains reached 100-115 ft (30-35 m) high and feeding lava flows in the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Kilauea | Location, Eruptions, Height, Map, & Facts | Britannica
3 days ago · The central feature of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea (“Much Spreading” in Hawaiian), is an elongated dome built of lava eruptions from a central crater and from lines of craters extending along east and southwest rifts, or fissures.
One of the world's most active volcanoes — Hawaii's Kilauea — is ...
Dec 23, 2024 · Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea also erupted in June and September. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
Kīlauea
Kīlauea is the youngest and most active volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi, and one of the busiest in the world. In recorded history, Kīlauea has only had short periods of repose. It has covered almost 90% of its surface in lava flows within the last 1,000 years.
Eruption Viewing - U.S. National Park Service
The eruption at Kīlauea can increase or cease at anytime. The eruption that began 12/23/24 continues within Halema'uma'u crater and can be seen from overlooks along the caldera rim. Volcanic activity can change at any time and impact air quality in …
Kīlauea Volcano, Hawaii (Halemaʻumaʻu crater) - YouTube
Live view from Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the northwest rim of the caldera. ===== FAQs about Kīlauea eruptions: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/freque...
Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit erupts again
Dec 27, 2024 · The eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on December 24, 2024. Several vents along the southwest of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor feed lava flows on the floor of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera).