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Daily updates about ongoing eruptions, recent images and videos of summit and East Rift Zone volcanic activity, maps, and data about recent earthquakes in Hawaii are posted on the HVO website. 

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – July 9, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – July 9, 2021

Kīlauea's summit is no longer erupting; lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake has ceased and sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased to near pre...

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Volcano Watch — Remembering Mauna Loa’s eruption on July 5–6, 1975

Volcano Watch — Remembering Mauna Loa’s eruption on July 5–6, 1975

Mauna Loa erupted forty-six years ago this week, on July 5–6, 1975, in a 20-hour event with vents confined to the summit region (the area above 3,660...

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USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-4.2 earthquake west of the Island of Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-4.2 earthquake west of the Island of Hawai‘i

A magnitude-4.2 earthquake located to the west of the Island of Hawai‘i, was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory...

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USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-5.2 earthquake north of Waipiʻo Valley, Island of Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-5.2 earthquake north of Waipiʻo Valley, Island of Hawai‘i

A magnitude-5.2 earthquake located to the north of the Island of Hawai‘i, was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory...

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Volcano Watch — Volcanoes in Canada, eh?

Volcano Watch — Volcanoes in Canada, eh?

Happy Canada Day/Bonne Fête du Canada! While some past "Volcano Watch" articles have had a July 4th theme for the USA, this year we’re taking the...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 28, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 28, 2021

Kīlauea's summit is no longer erupting; lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake has ceased and sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased to near pre...

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Volcano Watch — Seismic halfalogues: earthquakes are only part of the conversation

Volcano Watch — Seismic halfalogues: earthquakes are only part of the conversation

The journey from volcanic repose to a climactic eruption is like a mystery movie that keeps you at the edge of your seat. The story is filled with...

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Media Advisory: Mount St. Helens Revisited - Live Online Public Lecture

Media Advisory: Mount St. Helens Revisited - Live Online Public Lecture

You are invited to a public lecture about the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruptions.

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USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-4.5 earthquake northeast of Pāhala, Island of Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Information Statement — Magnitude-4.5 earthquake northeast of Pāhala, Island of Hawai‘i

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded a magnitude-4.5 earthquake located beneath the south part of the Island of...

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Volcano Watch — New Instrument Measures Lava Lake with Laser 

Volcano Watch — New Instrument Measures Lava Lake with Laser 

The night sky over Kīlauea summit lit up with the glow of lava Sunday, December 20th, 2020. Deep in the caldera, the gathered lake water was boiled by...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 14, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 14, 2021

Kīlauea's summit is no longer erupting; lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake has ceased and sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased to near pre...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 11, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – June 11, 2021

Kīlauea's summit is no longer erupting; lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake has ceased and sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased to near pre...

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