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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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HVO monitors earthquakes and the active volcanoes in Hawaii, assesses their hazards, issues warnings, and advances scientific understanding to reduce the impacts of volcanic eruptions. Communicating the results of our work to the public, emergency managers, and the scientific community is an important aspect of the HVO mission. 

Active Volcanoes in Hawaii

Very High Threat Potential
Kīlauea
Mauna Loa
High Threat Potential
Hualālai
Moderate Threat Potential
Haleakalā
Mauna Kea
Not Ranked
Kama‘ehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi Seamount)
View the threat rankings of US Volcanoes.

News

Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained

Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained

Photo & Video Chronology — February 12, 2025 — End of Kīlauea summit eruption episode 9

Photo & Video Chronology — February 12, 2025 — End of Kīlauea summit eruption episode 9

Photo & Video Chronology — February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption

Photo & Video Chronology — February 11, 2025 — Episode 9 of Kīlauea summit eruption

Multimedia

Color screenshot of website
Screenshots of the USGS Latest Earthquakes page and a USGS event page
Screenshots of the USGS Latest Earthquakes page and a USGS event page
Color photograph of crater with lava flows and degassing vents
February 12, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight Halemaʻumaʻu overview
February 12, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight Halemaʻumaʻu overview
Color photograph of volcanic vents erupting lava flows
February 12, 2025 — Eruptive activity in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
February 12, 2025 — Eruptive activity in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of volcanic vents erupting lava
February 12, 2025 — Eruptive activity at the vents in Halemaʻumaʻu, Kīlauea
February 12, 2025 — Eruptive activity at the vents in Halemaʻumaʻu, Kīlauea
Color photograph of volcanic vent erupting
February 12, 2025 — Abrupt end in episode 9 eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit
February 12, 2025 — Abrupt end in episode 9 eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of inactive volcanic vent
February 12, 2025 — Cessation of activity at the south vent, Kīlauea summit
February 12, 2025 — Cessation of activity at the south vent, Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of scientist monitoring eruption from caldera rim
February 12, 2025 — Making measurements of Kīlauea eruption parameters
February 12, 2025 — Making measurements of Kīlauea eruption parameters
Color photograph of lava flows
February 12, 2025 — Lava flow in Halemaʻumaʻu
February 12, 2025 — Lava flow in Halemaʻumaʻu
Color photograph of volcanic slopes and mountains
February 12, 2025 — Views of Mauna Kea during Kīlauea summit overflight
February 12, 2025 — Views of Mauna Kea during Kīlauea summit overflight
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