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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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HVO monitors earthquakes and the active volcanoes in Hawaii, assesses their hazards, issues warnings, and advances scientific understanding to reduce the impacts of volcanic eruptions. Communicating the results of our work to the public, emergency managers, and the scientific community is an important aspect of the HVO mission. 

Active Volcanoes in Hawaii

Very High Threat Potential
Kīlauea
Mauna Loa
High Threat Potential
Hualālai
Moderate Threat Potential
Haleakalā
Mauna Kea
Not Ranked
Kama‘ehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi Seamount)
View the threat rankings of US Volcanoes.

News

New USGS Data Release featuring laser rangefinder measurements at Kīlauea summit

New USGS Data Release featuring laser rangefinder measurements at Kīlauea summit

Volcano Watch — The U.S. Geological Survey’s review process: checking and verifying our information

Volcano Watch — The U.S. Geological Survey’s review process: checking and verifying our information

Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2025!

Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2025!

Multimedia

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Examples of information the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory provides
Examples of information the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory provides
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January 2025 Volcano Awareness Month Calendar of Events - Island of Hawaiʻi
January 2025 Volcano Awareness Month Calendar of Events - Island of Hawaiʻi
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Interferogram model for a simple expanding spherical magma chamber from an ascending and descending orbital perspective
Interferogram model for a simple expanding spherical magma chamber from an ascending and descending orbital perspective
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USGS HVO Volcano Awareness Month January 2025 Art and Poetry Contest Flyer
USGS HVO Volcano Awareness Month January 2025 Art and Poetry Contest Flyer
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December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Summit Webcam Maintenance
December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Summit Webcam Maintenance
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December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Caldera, Kaluapele
December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Caldera, Kaluapele
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December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Summit Webcam Maintenance
December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Summit Webcam Maintenance
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December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea caldera camera maintenance
December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea caldera camera maintenance
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December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Caldera Floor
December 3, 2024 — Kīlauea Caldera Floor
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