The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring six active volcanoes on the Islands of Hawai‘i and Maui. The Island of Hawai‘i, with four active volcanoes, is liveliest. Between 1912 and 2012, there were nearly 50 Kīlauea eruptions, 12 Mauna Loa eruptions, and one Hualālai intrusion of magma.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring six active volcanoes on the Islands of Hawai‘i and Maui. The Island of Hawai‘i, with four active volcanoes, is liveliest. Between 1912 and 2012, there were nearly 50 Kīlauea eruptions, 12 Mauna Loa eruptions, and one Hualālai intrusion of magma .

5 days ago · All recent eruptive activity has occurred in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. No significant changes have been noted along Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone. Ongoing hazards include volcanic gas emissions and windblown volcanic glass (Pele’s Hair) that may impact Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and nearby communities.

Sep 18, 2019 · Hawaii has five active volcanoes: Haleakalā, Hualālai, Kīlauea, Lōihi, and Mauna Loa. 5. Haleakalā. It is estimated that Haleakalā's last eruption was way back in 1790, though some researchers dispute this. It is found on the island of Maui, and raises to a height of 10,023 feet at its highest point. The volcano is so large that it makes ...

Feb 25, 2011 · 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.

1 day ago · HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Wednesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on Dec. 23.The eruption has been taking place at the volcano’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Jan 28, 2025 · One of the world’s most active volcanoes, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, erupted for the seventh time since December on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Jan 15, 2025 · Plan ahead for the best eruption viewing locations. Read the activity summary of Kīlauea, courtesy of USGS. Read the activity summary of Mauna Loa, courtesy of USGS. Get a live look inside the park, courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people.

Jan 15, 2025 · Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

1 day ago · Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, ... This is the 10th episode of eruptive activity since Dec. 23, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Earlier episodes have lasted 13 hours to ...