Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey
Kīlauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes; since December 23, 2024, it has been intermittently erupting within the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kīlauea - Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey
2 days ago · Hawaiian lava flows generally advance slowly downslope, and during this eruption flows have been confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater and the southwest side of Kaluapele, …
Geology and History of Kīlauea | U.S. Geological Survey
Nov 29, 2023 · A three-day long eruption in July 1974 sent lava flows onto the floor of Kīlauea Volcano's summit caldera, where they spread out beneath the western caldera wall.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kīlauea's Summit Eruptions
In 2018, the southern portion of Kīlauea's summit caldera partially collapsed. Portions of the caldera floor lowered by as much as 500 m (1,600 ft). Eruptions at Kīlauea's summit since …
Webcams | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
[KWcam] Live Panorama of Halemaʻumaʻu from the west rim of Kīlauea summit caldera, looking southeast [B1cam] - Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu
Photo and Video Chronology | U.S. Geological Survey
Aug 5, 2011 · Photo & Video Chronology – September 3, 2025 – Kīlauea summit ... USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the caldera rim at Kīlauea summit to assess …
Kīlauea - Maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Nov 25, 2025 · This thermal map of Kīlauea's summit caldera was made from airborne thermal images collected on August 25, just a few days after episode 31 lava fountaining covered …
Kīlauea Eruption FAQs | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Sep 11, 2023 · Portions of the caldera floor lowered by as much as 500 m (1,600 ft). Eruptions at Kīlauea's summit since 2020 have slowly been filling in the deepest parts that collapsed, which …
Eruption Information | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Dec 23, 2024 · Lava flows have been confined to the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea summit caldera). This area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is closed to …
Summit Webcams | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
From the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu and the summit caldera, looking west. Link to page with 24-hour animated GIF: [S2cam] - Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea | U.S. Geological …