Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Local Community Page for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Volcano Village, Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - A Local Community Page
Information for Visiting, Events, Current Eruption Activity, and more for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the adjacent local community of Volcano.

It happened.. we saw it.. and it paused already again .. However, activity remains dynamic and could change quickly.. we...
06/04/2024

It happened.. we saw it.. and it paused already again .. However, activity remains dynamic and could change quickly.. we'll keep you posted...

In the meantime.. here is a picture from last night .. isn't it an amazing view?

* In this image, taken with a prolonged exposure time, the Milky Way is also visible. USGS image by D.A. Phillips.

A close up view of the new fissure that opened. Picture was taken by the USGS during an early morning fly over.
06/04/2024

A close up view of the new fissure that opened. Picture was taken by the USGS during an early morning fly over.

News!! Kīlauea volcano is erupting.A new eruption began at approximately 12:30 a.m. HST on Monday, June 3, about a mile ...
06/03/2024

News!! Kīlauea volcano is erupting.

A new eruption began at approximately 12:30 a.m. HST on Monday, June 3, about a mile (1-2 km) south of Kīlauea caldera and north of the Koa'e fault system and Hilina Pali Road, within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

The glow could seen from within the Park summit area but even all the way from Keck Observatory on top of Mauna Kea.

Eruption is a possibility ...Increased earthquake activity and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit today indicating t...
06/03/2024

Eruption is a possibility ...

Increased earthquake activity and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit today indicating the likely movement of magma in the subsurface. Rates of seismicity and deformation

At this time, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption – the activity may remain below ground. However, an eruption in Kīlauea’s summit region within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is one potential outcome.

Do you like hiking ? Then you have to experience the trails inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A wonderful activi...
04/08/2024

Do you like hiking ? Then you have to experience the trails inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A wonderful activity, especially when it is a beautiful day.

Photo: A hiker in the distance walks on hardened pāhoehoe lava towards the backcountry trailhead at Mau Loa o Maunaulu.

Do you know you can watch the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition FREE at https://www.merriemonarch.com for the ...
04/05/2024

Do you know you can watch the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition FREE at https://www.merriemonarch.com for the next 3 days?

Each night beginning at 6:00pm HST on April 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2024 .

This is a local event for the Perpetuation of Hula and the Hawaiian Culture and we are all delighted that it is back in full swing in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Miss Aloha Hula
6:00 pm, HST, Thursday, April 4th
Individual competition for the title of Miss Aloha Hula with contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chant).

Group Hula Kahiko
6:00 pm, HST, Friday, April 5th
Hālau hula perform ancient style dances.

Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
6:00 pm, HST, Saturday, April 6th
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.

Remember when ?? .... the lava was flowing over the end of Chain of Craters Road and the buildings had to be moved ? .. ...
02/12/2024

Remember when ?? .... the lava was flowing over the end of Chain of Craters Road and the buildings had to be moved ? .. and we walked around the new lava getting sticky shoes and flip flops ? ... surely different times then ... a long time ago...

WOW!! Huge long earthquake in Volcano.. Up here it felt like a Long freight train was coming through..* Update: Initia...
02/09/2024

WOW!! Huge long earthquake in Volcano..
Up here it felt like a Long freight train was coming through..

* Update: Initially thought to be a 6.3 in the area of Naalehu, the USGS just updated / lowered the earthquake to 5.7 and the location was revised to 2KM southwest of PAHALA ( see 2nd photo ) at a depth of 23 miles below sea level. According to the USGS the earthquake was likely caused by the weight of the Hawaiian Islands. Numerous aftershocks have been felt and are expected to continue.

Things have quieted down..again... Kīlauea volcano is not currently erupting. According to the Hawaii Volcano Observato...
02/06/2024

Things have quieted down..again... Kīlauea volcano is not currently erupting. According to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory seismicity in the summit and along the Koa‘e fault system southwest of the summit continues to decrease over the last 24 hours. The intrusion of magma into this area appears to have slowed, and the likelihood of an eruption has decreased.

We never get tired of the view though.. even without lava... Panorama of Halemaʻumaʻu and caldera floor from the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east.

..and then it is gone again.. or did the crater camera make it just look like it? Mmhh..wait and see..
02/01/2024

..and then it is gone again.. or did the crater camera make it just look like it? Mmhh..wait and see..

Lava is peaking through? ..
02/01/2024

Lava is peaking through? ..

NEWS: The Volcano is rumbling again.. An eruption could occur with little warning. Kilauea Volcano Alert Level upgrad...
02/01/2024

NEWS: The Volcano is rumbling again.. An eruption could occur with little warning.

Kilauea Volcano Alert Level upgraded today to "Watch". The seismicity in the south caldera region increased and has remained at high levels. In the last 2 hours there has been about 44 earthquakes and 441 in the last 2 days.

Close enough? .. Well..if you want to get this close to lava when it erupts at Kilauea, in most cases you might have to...
01/25/2024

Close enough? .. Well..if you want to get this close to lava when it erupts at Kilauea, in most cases you might have to become a geologist first ..

Picture from Sep '23 eruption .. Geologist taking a sample of new lava.

What if there is no lava ?? ... No worry,.. there are still tons of things to see and explore at Hawaii Volcanoes Nation...
01/24/2024

What if there is no lava ?? ... No worry,.. there are still tons of things to see and explore at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. And if you didn't get to see lava, you always have a reason to come back another time!

How about a beautiful rainbow over Kilauea Crater ? .. Definitely a memorable experience that can be seen often and we love each one!

It happened again ...and YES you can get stuck in snow in Hawaii... Thanks to the Center for Mauna Kea Stewardship for ...
01/11/2024

It happened again ...and YES you can get stuck in snow in Hawaii...

Thanks to the Center for Mauna Kea Stewardship for another great picture!

What is the view of Kilauea Crater? Beautiful as always... never disappointing...
01/07/2024

What is the view of Kilauea Crater? Beautiful as always... never disappointing...

12/24/2023

The sounds of Volcano on Christmas.. .. the first sun after a few days of rain..and the birds sound lovely.. . Happy Holidays to all our friends around the world..

Maybe soon ? .. it is rumbling at Kilauea again.. increased seismic activity and summit inflation.. about 140 earthquak...
10/07/2023

Maybe soon ? .. it is rumbling at Kilauea again.. increased seismic activity and summit inflation.. about 140 earthquakes in the last 24 hours... we will keep you posted ...

09/17/2023

NEWS! - The eruption that began at Kilauea summit on September 10 has ended.

09/14/2023

Do you like seeing lava? Then maybe it is time to visit Volcano .

09/12/2023

Such an incredible amazing view tonight ..

09/11/2023

Another day of great views!!

09/11/2023

Magical night.. always amazing to see!

09/11/2023

NEWS!! THERE SHE GOES AGAIN!!

Kīlauea volcano is erupting ! At approximately 3:15 p.m. HST on September 10, 2023, lava eruption activity in Kīlauea summit has started again !!

06/26/2023

Wishing everyone a Happy Aloha Sunday Evening and a Good Week! Live Aloha!
..and here is another rainbow from a few moments ago.... we never get tired of seeing them..

06/20/2023

Not totally done yet...wait for it..

Activity Summary: The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano has paused. Eruptive activity—which has been confined to Halema...
06/20/2023

Activity Summary: The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano has paused. Eruptive activity—which has been confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within the summit caldera at Kīlauea—rapidly declined this afternoon around 4:00 p.m. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

Halemaʻumaʻu Observations: This afternoon around 4:00 p.m. there was a rapid decline in lava fountaining and effusion at the eruptive vent on the southwest side of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Vent activity had been vigorous up to that point in the day. Circulation of the southwestern lava lake slowed thereafter, and the lake's surface dropped by several meters. Some previously erupted lava continues to flow on the crater floor; this may continue over the coming hours and days while the lava proceeds to cool.

There is still lots of glow in the crater.. just no lava fountain as before..
06/20/2023

There is still lots of glow in the crater.. just no lava fountain as before..

Big change at the Kilauea Crater.. earlier this afternoon vs now...
06/20/2023

Big change at the Kilauea Crater.. earlier this afternoon vs now...

06/19/2023

How can you not be amazed by this...

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Kilauea eruptiom fly over by usgs 06/03/2024

The sounds of Volcano on Christmas.. .. the first sun after a few days of rain..and the birds sound lovely.. . Happy Holidays to all our friends around the world..

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