
Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
3 days ago · Kaluapele is the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano. Within Kaluapele, Halemaʻumaʻu (often a crater that hosts persistently active vents) is the home of …
Kīlauea - Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Kīlauea's current eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (the summit caldera) began on December 23, 2024. There have been 13 episodes of lava fountaining separated by pauses in …
Geology and History of Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Nov 29, 2023 · Caldera formation marks a transition from effusive to explosive phase. The present-day Kīlauea caldera formed by collapse just after the ‘Ailā‘au eruption ended (about …
Webcams | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
[KWcam] Halemaʻumaʻu, lava lake, and down-dropped block from the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east [KPcam] - Kīlauea Summit from Mauna Loa Strip Road Kīlauea volcano, …
Frequently Asked Questions about Kīlauea's Summit Eruptions
This view of the eruption site within Kīlauea caldera was captured in the afternoon of Tuesday, September 12 from the southeast rim of Kaluapele. Multiple vents are spattering and effusing …
Photo and Video Chronology | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The eleventh episode of Kīlauea's ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (the summit caldera) paused at 7:06 a.m. HST, February 20...
USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-HVO-2024-12-23T15:31:51+00:00
Dec 23, 2024 · Kīlauea volcano is erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in the summit caldera. As of 6:30 a.m. HST, the eruption has stabilized within the crater and there are no immediate …
Kīlauea's caldera: more than just a hole in the ground - USGS.gov
Oct 28, 1999 · What follows is the short history of the caldera-the modern caldera, that is, the one we see today. The history begins some 1,000-1,200 years ago. A series of explosive eruptions …
Kīlauea Volcano Activity Notice — Status Upgrade to …
Jun 3, 2024 · Kīlauea volcano is erupting. A new eruption began at approximately 12:30 a.m. HST on Monday, June 3, likely about a mile (1-2 km) south of Kīlauea caldera and north of the …
Eruption Information | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Dec 23, 2024 · Kīlauea began erupting from the southwest part of the caldera at approximately 2:20 a.m. HST on December 23, 2024. Eruptive vents located in the southwest part of the …