The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea on 3 September 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the eruption within Kilauea's Kaluapele summit caldera, characterized by episodic fountaining, incandescence, and intermittent spatter at vents with craters along the SW margin of Halema'uma'u Crater, continued at variable levels during 27 August-2 September. Minor incandescence at the N vent was intermittently visible during 27-30 August but intensified overnight during 30-31 August, indicating that lava was nearing the surface. Spattering at the N vent began at around 2000 on 31 August and by the early morning on 1 September the surface of the lava pond within the vent had risen to the point of being almost visible in a webcam view.
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 1 September 2025 (local) and 2 September 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
![Lava fountains from Kilauea volcano early on 2 Sep 2025 local time (image: HVO webcam)]()
Lava fountains from Kilauea volcano early on 2 Sep 2025 local time (image: HVO webcam)
The 32nd lava fountaining episode has started from the volcano's Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater a short time ago, at 6:35 a.m. HST local time on September 2, the Hawaiian volcano observatory (HVO) reported:
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 28 August 2025 (local) and 29 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 27 August 2025 (local) and 28 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). A faint glow was observed at the Halemaʻumaʻu north vent in webcam images during the night.
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 26 August 2025 (local) and 27 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 14:00
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the eruption within Kilauea's Kaluapele summit caldera, characterized by episodic fountaining, incandescence, and intermittent spatter at vents along the SW margin of Halema'uma'u Crater, continued at variable levels during 19-26 August. Incandescence at the N vent and the cracks above it was visible during 19-21 August. Spattering at the N vent was visible overnight during 20-21 August.
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The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 24 August 2025 (local) and 25 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Read allMon, 25 Aug 2025, 06:55
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 21 August 2025 (local) and 22 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Lava spattered in bursts alongside Strombolian jetting. Repeated spattering formed an inner cone inside the north vent. Low dome fountains were intermittently visible in the V1 camera footage beginning at 1615 on 21 August. Precursory vent overflows occurred at 2046 on 21 August, and at 0103 and 0124 on 22 August. Ground deformation data from the past 24 hours indicate rapid inflation at Kīlauea's summit following 3 days of deflation.
Read allSun, 24 Aug 2025, 02:55
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 21 August 2025 (local) and 22 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Lava spattered in bursts alongside Strombolian jetting. Repeated spattering formed an inner cone inside the north vent. Low dome fountains were intermittently visible in the V1 camera footage beginning at 1615 on 21 August. Precursory vent overflows occurred at 2046 on 21 August, and at 0103 and 0124 on 22 August. Ground deformation data from the past 24 hours indicate rapid inflation at Kīlauea's summit following 3 days of deflation.
Read allSat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:34
The latest episode (nr 31) of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 2:52 a.m. HST on August 23 after 12.6 hours of continuous fountaining, the volcano observatory reported a short time ago:
Read allSat, 23 Aug 2025, 10:20
![Lava fountain from Kilauea volcano today (image: USGS / HVO webcam)]()
Lava fountain from Kilauea volcano today (image: USGS / HVO webcam)
A new lava fountaining episode, the 31st since December last year, has started at the Halema'uma'u summit crater few hours ago. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported:
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Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 22:55
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 20 August 2025 (local) and 21 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Lava spattering activity was observed at the north vent in webcam images starting around 0240 on 21 August. Strong incandescence was observed at both the north vent and the cracks above the north vent.
Read allThu, 21 Aug 2025, 19:21
The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 19 August 2025 (local) and 20 August 2025 (local). The alert level at Kilauea remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Read allWed, 20 Aug 2025, 14:00
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the eruption within Kilauea's Kaluapele summit caldera, characterized by episodic fountaining, incandescence, and intermittent spatter at vents along the SW margin of Halema'uma'u Crater, continued at variable levels during 12-19 August. Low-frequency tremor bursts characteristic of gas pistoning persisted during most of the week. Incandescence at the S vent was visible during the first half of the week and then diminished.
Read allWed, 13 Aug 2025, 14:00
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the eruption within Kilauea's Kaluapele summit caldera, characterized by episodic fountaining and intermittent spatter at vents along the SW margin of Halema'uma'u Crater, continued at variable levels during 6-12 August. Lava became visible in the N vent at 0055 on 6 August, and about a minute later began to overflow the cone onto the crater floor. Lava flows and spattering at the N vent continued, and at 0112 similar activity began at the S vent.
Read allWed, 6 Aug 2025, 18:00
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that episodic eruptive activity within Halema'uma'u crater and the SW area of Kaluapele (Kilauea summit caldera), continued at variable levels during 30 July-5 August. Incandescence was observed at the northern vent on the morning of 31 July and continued to be visible in webcam images overnight. Other areas within the crater showed very low levels of incandescence, with only faint, intermittent glow from two locations higher on the eruptive cone in overnight webcam images.
Read allWed, 6 Aug 2025, 12:45
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Lava fountaining from the north and south vent in Halema'uma'u crater of Kilauea (image: HVO webcam)
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports that "episode 30 vigorous fountaining of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at approximately 1:20 a.m. HST on august 6 and is currently producing broad fountains150-300 feet (45-90 meters) high from the north vent.
Read allWed, 6 Aug 2025, 11:56
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Start of the newest eruptive episode at Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i (image: HVO webcam)
The next eruptive episode has started at the summit crater Halema'uma'u, with lava fountaining expected to start any time now. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports:
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Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)
Kilauea volcano eruptions:
