Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is living up to its reputation: Kilauea is gearing up to erupt again.

Water is a key ingredient in all volcanoes. At Kīlauea, water has a significant impact on the explosivity of the eruptions, ...

Scientists expect Kīlauea volcano to again gush lava in the coming days for the 31st time since December as the Big Island mountain lives up to its identity of one of the world’s most active volcanoes ...

Kīlauea erupted for the 30th time this year early Wednesday, with all volcanic activity safely confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano began erupting again on Wednesday for the 30th time in under a year, continuing to be among one of ...

Kīlauea may erupt between Aug 20–23, say USGS experts, after signs of deflation. Warnings issued for toxic gases near Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Due to these circumstances and risk to public safety, DLNR advises extreme caution when visiting coastal areas on Hawaiʻi ...

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano continues eruptive activity with the 30th episode beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. USGS cameras ...

Low-level degassing and seismic tremor at Halema‘uma‘u have been ongoing since early Monday morning, suggesting precursory activity for episode 30 of the Kīlauea eruption, with lava fountaining likely ...

First, a little background on shield volcanoes like Kīlauea. They are huge edifices and at Hawaii, they rise from the seafloor to a summit that might be hundreds to thousands of meters above sea level ...

VOLCANO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Kīlauea could put on another spectacular show in the coming days. On May 25, episode 23 left witnesses in awe as lava fountains reached 1,150 feet, which is the ...