25/01/2025
If you are lucky enough to be on Hawaii Island be sure to stop by the National Park for a once in a lifetime view!!!
I keep trying to convince my husband to skip work and fly to Hawaii with me - so far no luck ;) 😂
(and yes, the island's name is Hawaii... the Big Island is a nickname)
Phase 6 of the Kīlauea eruption resumed at 11:28 p.m. HST last night, January 24, 2025. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory estimated lava fountains from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater were reaching heights of at least 150 feet high. The eruption began on December 23, 2024 and continues its cycle of start-and-pause. It can end at any time.
Volcanic eruptions can be dangerous. This eruption is in a closed area but can be viewed safely from many overlooks along the caldera rim.
Follow these safe viewing tips if you plan to visit:
🌋Stay on trail! Stay out of closed areas. Avoid cliff edges and other hazardous terrain. Keep your children near you at all times.
🌋Do not disturb nēnē. Native geese are often seen in parking lots and near roads. Drive cautiously, never feed them and keep a distance of at least 60 feet (4 car lengths).
🌋 Drive safely. Drive the speed limit. Heed park rangers and traffic control workers.
🌋Expect crowds. Parking will be full or limited at the summit. The park is open 24 hours a day. Bring a flashlight if you visit when it’s dark.
🌋 Check the eruption webpage for more safety tips, air quality, where to watch, web cams and more. https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/eruption-viewing.htm
🌋Know your limits! If a two-mile walk is too much, don’t do it. Choose a closer viewpoint. Ask a ranger or check the eruption viewing page for overlooks and distances. ^^
📸NPS Photo/J.Wei of the current eruption within Kīlauea volcano, with lava erupting out of a vent near the crater wall illuminating the night sky and gas plume. The silhouette of visitors watching the eruption is in the foreground.
Photo taken at the first overlook on the Keanakākoʻi side of the caldera