The event marks episode 52 of Kilauea's current series of eruptions.

Here at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, we are most interested in understanding when and where a volcanic eruption will occur.

Submarine volcano Hawaii earthquake: an M5.2 swarm struck Kamaehuakanaloa (formerly Loihi Seamount) on August 11, 2026, while Kilauea nears Episode 53. No on-site instruments have existed since 1998 - ...

The huge eruption occurred at one of the world's most active volcanoes.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on Global Positioning System data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaii. Data are collected by a combination of permanent stations and annual ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted once again at 3:30 p.m. local time Thursday, according to USGS. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and this is its 53rd eruptive episode since ...

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano set a record Monday with its 48th fountaining. The volcano has been erupting off-and-on since December 2024. The USGS recently shared video and images of the recent ...

Kīlauea volcano has erupted again, sending lava 500 feet into the night sky. Here's the science behind the towering lava fountains and the geological forces powering them.