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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 happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface

Volcano Watch — What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface

Photo & Video Chronology — February 20, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 10

Photo & Video Chronology — February 20, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 10

Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained

Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained

Multimedia

Color photograph of volcanic vent erupting February 20, 2025 — Views of Episode 10, Kīlauea summit
February 20, 2025 — Views of Episode 10, Kīlauea summit
Color photograph of vent erupting lava flow
February 20, 2025 — Overview of episode 10 of the summit eruption of Kīlauea
February 20, 2025 — Overview of episode 10 of the summit eruption of Kīlauea
Color photograph of volcanic vent erupting lava
February 20, 2025 — Episode 10 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption, Kīlauea
February 20, 2025 — Episode 10 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption, Kīlauea
Color photograph of volcanic vent erupting
February 20, 2025 — Telephoto view of north vent erupting at Kīlauea
February 20, 2025 — Telephoto view of north vent erupting at Kīlauea
Color photograph of scientist checking a webcamera monitoring an eruption
February 20, 2025 — HVO scientists monitor Kīlauea eruption
February 20, 2025 — HVO scientists monitor Kīlauea eruption
Plot showing ground tilt and aspects of eruption episodes
Ground tilt for Kīlauea summit eruption episodes December 2024-February 2025
Ground tilt for Kīlauea summit eruption episodes December 2024-February 2025
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 crater with lava flows and degassing vents February 12, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight VIDEO
February 12, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight VIDEO
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