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Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i: news & activity updates

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 10:56 GMT-

Kilauea volcano (Hawaiian Islands, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 January-6 February 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 7 Feb 2024, 15:00
HVO reported that seismicity at Kilauea increased on 27 January and during 27-30 January the locations of the earthquakes became more widespread. Inflation at the summit was ongoing and remained at a high level. Sulfur dioxide gas emission rates were low. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: alert level lowered to Yellow as activity has waned significantly

Sun, 4 Feb 2024, 05:20
The earthquake activity beneath the Southwest Rift Zone over the past two hours (image: HVO)
The earthquake activity beneath the Southwest Rift Zone over the past two hours (image: HVO)
The seismic activity and ground deformation at the volcano have significantly decreased. Read all
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Kilauea volcano
Shield volcano 1277 m (4,190 ft)
Hawai'i, 19.41°N / -155.29°W
Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5) Kilauea volcano eruptions:
Near-continuous eruptions. Since 1960: 1961 (4x), 1962, 1963 (2x), 1965 (2x), 1967-68, 1968 (2x), 1969, 1969-74, 1971 (2x), 1973 (2x), 1974 (3x), 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982 (2x), 1983-2018 (incl. 1986, 1992, 1997, 2007, 2011 (3x)), 2018 (lower east rift zone in Leilani subdivision), 2020 (Dec) - 2022 (Nov), 2023 (Jan) - ongoing
Typical eruption style
Dominantly effusive since 1790, but ~60% explosive over past ~2500 years.
Kilauea Volcano Tours
Oahu-Kauai-Maui-Hawai'i (USA)
Hawaii - Birthplace of Islands
14 days walking and study tour to Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hawai'i
14 days / 13 nights - Moderate
Price 4990 €
no scheduled dates at present
Big Island, Hawaiʻi (USA)
Pele´s Fire and Myths
7 days walking tour exploring Kilauea´s historic eruption sites, Hawai'i
7 days / 6 nights - Custom (variable)
Price $ 3470
Custom and group dates
Kilauea volcano sat by (C) NASA
Kilauea volcano sat by (C) NASA