[V1cam] - West vent in Halemaʻumaʻu and lava lake | U.S. Geological Survey

Mauna Loa Eruption Webpage | U.S. Geological Survey

Mauna Loa volcano began erupting in Moku‘āweoweo Caldera on November 27, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m. By 6:30 a.m. on November 28, the eruption had migrated to the upper Northeast Rift Zone. No property is at risk currently. There is a visible gas plume from the erupting fissure fountains and lava flows.

Volcano Watch: HVO geologists recall their first day of the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption 

With the one-year anniversary of the Lower East Rift Zone eruption, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff, are reflecting on this historic event.

Dog rescued Monday (April 29) off Hilo cliffside

Crews worked to lower a rescue specialist and pull him and a dog up from the side of a cliff in the Honolii area. Photo courtesy of HFD.Rescue Specialist with the dog. Photo courtesy of HFD.The res…

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory records 5.3M quake and aftershocks in Kona Saturday (April 13)

Three aftershocks were recorded within an hour of the earthquake, including a magnitude-3.0 event approximately 11 minutes following the mainshock. Additional aftershocks are expected.

Moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Hawaii Island Saturday (April 13)

This is a Civil Defense Earthquake update message for 6 p.m., Saturday April 13, 2019. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports no Tsunami from the earthquake. Reports throughout the island repo…

Numerous weather advisories as a low pressure system approaches the Hawaiian islands

An upper level low approaching the islands from the northeast will bring an unstable airmass to Maui and Hawaii Island. High pressure to the northeast will maintain a trade wind surface flow, focus…