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Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE
2018-05-03 21:15:02 UTC





HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday, May 3, 2018, 11:15 AM HST (Thursday, May 3, 2018, 21:15 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

At 10:30 HST, ground shaking from a preliminary magnitude-5.0 earthquake south of Pu'u 'Ō'ō caused rockfalls and possibly additional collapse into the Pu'u 'Ō'ō crater on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone.

A short-lived plume of ash produced by this event lofted skyward and is continuing to dissipate as it drifts southwest from Pu'u 'Ō'ō. Anyone downwind may experience a dusting of ash.

At this time, the 10:30 earthquake has caused no other changes at Kīlauea Volcano. HVO will continue to closely watch monitoring data for any changes.

HVO has field crews working along the rift zone at this time. HVO will post additional information and photographs later today.

HVO Contact Information: [email protected]



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8:48 AM HST (Thursday, May 3, 2018, 18:48 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Summary: Earthquakes and deformation of the ground related to intrusion of magma into the lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea continue. Deflationary tilt at the summit of the volcano has been accompanied by a drop in the level of the lava lake in Halema'uma'u.

Lower East Rift Zone:

Elevated earthquake activity continues in the area of Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone from Highway 130 eastward towards Kapoho. The intensity of seismicity has diminished slightly overnight and the trend of eastward migration of earthquake activity appears to have slowed or ceased. No shallowing of earthquakes has been detected. HVO's GPS station in the area continues to show motion related to ground deformation in response to the ongoing intrusion.

Cracks found in a number of roads in Leilani Estates yesterday likely reflect stresses due to ground deformation caused by the ongoing intrusion. No high temperatures or steam or gas were reported associated with any of the observed cracks. Hawaii County Department of Public Works reported that the crack across Pohoiki Road stopped opening last night at about 10 pm.

Although the intensity of seismicity has reduced somewhat, earthquake rates remain elevated and deformation of the ground continues. Activity could intensify at any time and an outbreak of lava in a new location along the East Rift Zone remains possible. Based on the location of the most recent seismicity and deformation, the region downrift of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, including the area east of Highway 130, remains the most likely location should an outbreak occur.

Hawaii County Civil Defense and the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory advise residents of the Puna District to remain alert, review individual, family, and business emergency plans, and watch for further information about the status of the volcano. Hawaii County Civil Defense messages may be found at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.

Summit Observations: Deflationary tilt at the summit accelerated midday yesterday and is continuing this morning. In concert, the summit lava lake dropped over 30 m (100 ft). Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Gas emissions remain elevated. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Seismicity remains elevated at Puʻu ʻŌʻō but tiltmeters near the cone show no significant deformation overnight. HVO field crews will visit the area today to investigate the impacts of Monday's collapse and assess the condition of HVO monitoring equipment. Watch the HVO web site for photos posted later today.

Lava Flow Observations: Today, HVO field crews will assess any continuing surface activity related to the 61g lava flow in the aftermath of Monday's changes at the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent. As of yesterday, only scattered, sluggish lava flow activity continued on the pali near the Royal Gardens subdivision. This activity does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is no lava flow activity on the coastal plain and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 7:23 PM HST (Thursday, May 3, 2018, 05:23 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Elevated rates of seismicity and deformation at Kīlauea Volcano along a section of the lower East Rift Zone east of the Pu'u 'Ō'ō vent are continuing this evening. This activity is associated with the continued intrusion of magma into the East Rift Zone to locations east of Highway 130. An outbreak of lava from the lower East Rift Zone remains a possible outcome of the continued unrest. At this time it is not possible to say with certainty if or where such an outbreak may occur, but the area downrift (east) of Pu'u 'Ō'ō remains the most likely location.

Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will be on duty overnight to monitor the changing seismicity and deformation, and residents of the Puna District should remain alert and watch for further information about the status of the volcano; watch for Hawaii County Civil Defense messages at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.

Recent Observations

Elevated earthquake activity in Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone has persisted through the day, with many reported felt events by residents. Earthquake counts have decreased slightly since midnight in the area east of Highway 130.

Beginning this morning a GPS station located about 1.5 km (1 mile) southwest of Nanawale Estates began moving toward the north, indicating the magma intrusion is approaching this area of the East Rift Zone. The station has moved several cm (inches) since this morning.

A tiltmeter at Pu'u 'Ō'ō recorded steady, deflationary tilt during the day, with several sharp inflation offsets. These offsets probably recorded the continued episodic collapse of the crater floor. Some of these offsets corresponded to short-lived ashy plumes rising from the crater.

Tiltmeters at the summit began recording an increased deflationary tilt this afternoon. The summit lava lake level has lowered about 20 m (65 ft) since the deflationary tilt began in the early morning on May 1.

New small ground cracks less than a few cm (inches) wide developed today across a couple of roads in and adjacent to Leilani Estates; these cracks reflect the buildup of stress at the surface due to the magma intrusion. No steam or gases were observed escaping from the cracks.

Analysis of webcam images of the 61g lava flow field on May 1 indicates that surface flows within a few kilometers (miles) of Pu'u 'Ō'ō have stopped advancing—the few areas of incandescence visible in the images did not move starting early morning on May 1. The 61g flow is likely no longer being supplied with lava from Pu'u 'Ō'ō.

Hazard Analysis

The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone following Monday's collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak.

The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.

The situation continues to evolve and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and summit. More updates will follow as information becomes available.

HVO Contact Information: [email protected]


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 8:42 AM HST (Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 18:42 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Summary: Intrusion of magma into the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea continues.

Overnight, earthquakes continued at a high rate in the area of the rift zone from Highway 130 eastward towards Kapoho. Many events were felt by residents and there have been reports of nearly constant ground vibration in some areas. There is a general trend of migration of seismicity eastward.

An outbreak of lava in a new location along the East Rift Zone is possible but not certain. Based on the location of current seismicity, the region downrift of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, including the area east of Highway 130, remains the most likely location should an outbreak occur.

Hawaii County Civil Defense and the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory advise residents of the Puna District to remain alert, review individual, family, and business emergency plans, and watch for further information about the status of the volcano. Hawaii County Civil Defense messages may be found at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.

Summit Observations: The summit lava lake remains at a high level. Overall, the summit lava lake has shown no response to activity in the middle and lower East Rift Zone. Summit tiltmeters recorded very little change overnight. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Seismicity remains elevated at Puʻu ʻŌʻō but tiltmeters near the cone show no significant deformation at this time. Yesterday poor weather and airborne ash prevented views into the collapsed crater at Puʻu ʻŌʻō. The thermal web cam shows continuing high heat flux from within the crater. This morning's web cam images show no further significant ash emission from the crater.

Lava Flow Observations: Scattered, sluggish lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, on the pali near the Royal Gardens subdivision, and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō. This activity does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is no lava flow activity on the coastal plain and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
U.S. Geological Survey
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 7:56 PM HST (Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 05:56 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

The increase in seismicity and deformation recorded since Monday afternoon at Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone east of the Pu'u 'Ō'ō vent is continuing this evening. The activity is associated with the intrusion of magma eastward from the Pu'u 'Ō'ō magma system. Since this morning, seismicity rates in the lower East Rift Zone east of Highway 130 have increased. An outbreak of lava in a new location remains a possible outcome of the continued unrest. At this time it is not possible to say with certainty if or where such an outbreak may occur, but the area along the East Rift Zone downrift (east) of Pu'u 'Ō'ō remains the most likely location.

Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are on overnight duty to monitor the changing seismicity and deformation, and residents of the Puna District should remain alert and watch for further information about the status of the volcano; watch for Hawaii County Civil Defense messages at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.

Recent Observations

About 250 located earthquakes have occurred since the Pu'u 'Ō'ō collapse event yesterday afternoon. Since that time, earthquakes have migrated eastward from Pu'u 'Ō'ō to the lower East Rift Zone.

Since around 8:00 a.m. HST this morning, seismicity rates in the lower East Rift Zone east of Highway 130 have increased slightly on two seismic stations. The seismicity consists primarily of small-magnitude (less than magnitude 3) earthquakes at depths of less than 10 km (6.2 miles). Many of these earthquakes have been felt by residents in the area.

A tiltmeter on the Pu'u 'Ō'ō cone has recorded a steady deflationary tilt since late last evening, with several sharp inflation offsets. These offsets probably recorded the continued episodic collapse of the crater floor.

A tiltmeter located 12 km (7.5 miles) east of Pu'u 'Ō'ō has recorded a slowing rate of southeastward-directed tilt of the ground along the East Rift Zone, suggesting diminished but continued deformation associated with the intrusion into the lower East Rift Zone.

Kīlauea's summit eruption has thus far not been affected by the change at Pu'u 'Ō'ō. Tiltmeters at the summit have recorded a slight deflationary trend since early this morning, and the level of the summit lava lake lowered by a few meters (yards).

During a helicopter overflight to Pu'u 'Ō'ō earlier today, geologists observed a new fissure and crack extending about 1 km (0.6 miles) uprift (west) from the west flank of the Pu'u 'Ō'ō cone. A small amount of lava erupted from the crack during yesterday's collapse of the Pu'u 'Ō'ō crater floor. Geologists also noted red ash that was deposited around Pu'u 'Ō'ō and blown farther downwind; the ash resulted from small explosions that accompanied the collapse of the crater floor.

Poor weather and an ashy plume from the Pu'u 'Ō'ō crater prevented geologists from observing the newly collapsed crater floor or the west pit area where a perched lava pond was erupting before yesterday's collapse event.

Geologists observed a few small, sluggish breakouts of the 61g lava flow, likely from lava still moving through the lava-tube system; the 61g vent was likely severed from the magma supply to Pu'u 'Ō'ō.

Geologists did not observe any new ground cracks downrift of Pu'u 'Ō'ō in areas where seismicity was concentrated over the past day.

Hazard Analysis

The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone following Monday's collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak. The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.

The situation continues to evolve and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and summit. More updates will follow as information becomes available.

HVO Contact Information: [email protected]


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 8:49 AM HST (Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 18:49 UTC)


Kīlauea Volcano (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Just after 2:00 p.m. HST today, April 30, 2018, a marked increase in seismicity and ground deformation (change in ground surface shape) began at Pu'u 'Ō'ō on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone. A few minutes later, a thermal webcam (PTcam) located on the rim of the Pu'u 'Ō'ō crater showed the first of two episodes of crater floor collapse; the second collapse began at 3:20 p.m. and lasted about an hour. Webcam views into the crater and surrounding area were frequently obscured by poor weather conditions. However, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the PTcam recorded images that were likely the signature of small explosions from the western side of the crater as the floor collapsed. At the time of this update (6:00 p.m.), there was no evidence of new lava within the crater, seismicity remained elevated in the vicinity of Pu'u 'Ō'ō, and ground deformation at Pu'u 'Ō'ō had significantly slowed.

Kīlauea's summit eruption has thus far not been affected by this afternoon's activity at Pu'u 'Ō'ō.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and summit. A helicopter overflight of Pu'u 'Ō'ō and the 61g flow field is scheduled for early Tuesday, weather permitting.

HVO webcam images are posted at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html.

KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: An intrusion of magma occurred overnight in the lower East Rift Zone extending from the general area of Puʻu ʻŌʻō eastward at least as far as Highway 130. As of 8:30 this morning, the level of activity has decreased significantly, but it is too soon to know if this is merely a pause. The intrusion began yesterday afternoon associated with collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor. The summit lava lake is unchanged and has risen overnight to just below the rim of the Overlook crater vent. Early this morning, HVO issued a Volcano Activity Notice calling attention to this intrusion and raising the possibility of a new outbreak along the rift zone if activity intensifies. Residents of lower Puna should remain on alert and monitor Hawaii County Civil Defense messages.

Summit Observations: The summit lava lake remains at a high level. Overall, the summit lava lake has shown no response to activity in the middle and lower East Rift Zone. Summit tiltmeters recorded very little change overnight. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: HVO tiltmeters recorded sudden and dramatic changes accompanying the onset of crater floor collapse at Puʻu ʻŌʻō yesterday between about 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Weather obscured web camera views of the crater, however thermal camera images showed the collapse in progress followed by emission of high temperature gases continuing into this morning. HVO field crews attempting to reach Puʻu ʻŌʻō this morning were turned back by ash in the air above Puʻu ʻŌʻō, likely due to continuing collapse within the crater and vigorous gas emissions. Reddish ash was also noted in abundance on the ground around Puʻu ʻŌʻō. Seismicity remains elevated at Puʻu ʻŌʻō but tiltmeters near the cone show no significant deformation at this time.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

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Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.


HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH

Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 4:54 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number:
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Volcanic Activity Summary: Summary:

A collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor Monday afternoon on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone has prompted increases in seismicity and deformation along a large section of the rift zone, with seismicity currently occurring as far east as Hwy 130. A outbreak of lava in a new location is one possible outcome. At this time it is not possible to say with certainty if or where such an outbreak may occur, but the area downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō is the most likely location, as this is where seismicity and deformation have been concentrated overnight.

Residents of lower Puna should remain alert and watch for further information about the status of the volcano; watch for Hawaii County Civil Defense messages at https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts

Recent Observations:

Between about 2:00 and 4:30 pm on Monday, April 30, following weeks of uplift and increasing lava levels within the cone, the crater floor at Pu'u 'Ō'ō on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone collapsed.

Poor weather prevented HVO from flying over the activity or seeing details of the activity in our web cameras on site.

Following the collapse, HVO seismometers and tiltmeters recorded an increase in seismic activity and deformation from Kīlauea Volcano's summit to an area about 6-10 miles downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō. Overnight, this activity localized downrift of Puʻu ʻŌʻō and continued to propagate eastward along the rift zone.

The largest earthquake of this sequence so far was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake just offshore south of Pu'u 'Ō'ō at 02:39 this morning,

Kīlauea's summit eruption has thus far not been affected by the change at Pu'u 'Ō'ō.

Hazard Analysis:

The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone following Monday's collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak.

The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.

The situation is rapidly evolving and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and summit. More updates will follow as information becomes available.


Contacts: [email protected]

Next Notice: Daily updates on all volcanic activity at Kīlauea are issued each morning and posted on out website: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html

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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Monday, April 30, 2018, 9:13 AM HST (Monday, April 30, 2018, 19:13 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Both eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake has not overflowed the Overlook crater rim in the past 24 hours. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary signal through the night, and switched to inflationary tilt around 06:30 HST this morning. Tiltmeters and GPS at Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone recorded slight inflation over the last 24 hours. Gas emissions from Puʻu ʻŌʻō are lower than in the past several months. The Episode 61g lava flow remains active within two kilometers (~1.2 miles) of the vent. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time.

Summit Observations: The lava lake is estimated from webcam views to be 15 m (49 feet) below the new elevated rim of the lava lake. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary trend over the past day and through the night switching to inflationary tilt signal around 06:30 HST. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering and seismometers have recorded a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Overall tilt at Puʻu ʻŌʻō recorded a slight inflationary tilt over the past 24 hours. The crater floor continues to uplift. Webcam views are limited by weather this morning, but overnight thermal images showed no new flows in the crater. Seismicity has not changed significantly. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents is currently lower than over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 9:18 AM HST (Sunday, April 29, 2018, 19:18 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake has not overflowed the Overlook crater rim in the past 24 hours. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary signal. Tiltmeters and GPS at Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone remain in the elevated inflationary state of the past several weeks and showed slight inflation over the last 12 hours. The Episode 61g lava flow remains active within two kilometers (~1.2 miles) of the vent. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time.

Summit Observations: The lava lake is estimated from webcam views to be 16 m (52.5 feet) below the new elevated rim of the lava lake. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary trend over the past day. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering and seismometers have recorded a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Overall tilt at Puʻu ʻŌʻō recorded a slight inflationary tilt over the past 24 hours. The crater floor continues to uplift. Webcam views are limited by weather this morning, but overnight showed no new flows in the crater. Seismicity has not changed significantly. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents is currently lower than over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.



MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9:58 AM HST (Saturday, April 28, 2018, 19:58 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake has not overflowed the Overlook crater rim in the past 24 hours. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary signal. Tiltmeters and GPS at Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone remain in the elevated inflationary state of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow remains active within two kilometers (~1.2 miles) of the vent. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time.

Summit Observations: The lava lake has dropped 16 meters (yards) over the past 24 hours and is estimated from webcam views to be 16 m (52.5 feet) below the new elevated rim of the lava lake. Summit tiltmeters continued to record a deflationary trend over the past day. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering and seismometers have recorded a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Overall inflationary tilt recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō, has remained flat over the past 24 hours. The cone remains in an elevated inflationary state and the crater floor continues to uplift. Webcam views are limited by weather this morning, but overnight showed no new flows in the crater. Seismicity has not changed significantly. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents is currently lower than over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: Hazards of active or recent lava flows include, but are not limited to, (1) hot lava surfaces that can cause serious burns upon contact with unprotected or exposed skin, (2) rough, uneven, and sharp terrain that can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, (3) high air temperature and humidity that can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, and (4) steamy ground-fog produced by heavy rain falling (sometimes with little warning) on active or recent lava flows; this steam can severely limit visibility, can be acidic, and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links :
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Friday, April 27, 2018, 9:05 AM HST (Friday, April 27, 2018, 19:05 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake has continued to overflow the Overlook crater rim in several pulses over the past 24 hours and into this morning. Summit tiltmeters switched from an inflationary signal to a deflationary signal around midnight. A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was felt at the summit at 1:08 PM HST, but has not caused any changes to either eruption. Tiltmeters and GPS at Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone continue the overall inflationary trend of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow remains active within two kilometers (~1.2 miles) of the vent. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean.

Summit Observations: The lava lake spilled over the Overlook crater rim onto the floor of Halema'uma'u in several pulses over the past 24 hours. Active overflow continued to the early morning. Yesterday, HVO measured that 2/3 of the crater floor was covered by the 6:30-10:30 am HST overflow. Summit tiltmeters switched from an overall inflationary trend to a deflationary trend around midnight. A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred around 1:08 PM HST yesterday, but did not induce any changes in the eruption. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering and seismometers have recorded a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Overall inflationary tilt continues to be recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō, which leveled off around midnight. Webcam views are limited by weather this morning but overnight showed no new flows in the crater. The crater floor continues to uplift. Seismicity has not changed significantly. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents has been steady over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: At this time, most of the active lava flows are in areas that are closed to the public and cannot be legally accessed. To view recent (not active) lava flows on Kilauea's south coastal plain (an open area), hikers and visitors should be prepared for a variety of hazards, including, but not limited to: hard, rough, uneven, and sharp terrain which can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, as well as heat exhaustion or dehydration. Heavy rains can occur with little warning, producing a steamy ground-fog on recent flows that severely limits visibility. This steam can be acidic and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links before heading out and heed all posted signs:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

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Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 8:33 AM HST (Thursday, April 26, 2018, 18:33 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake has continued to overflow the Overlook crater rim in several pulses overnight and into this morning. Overall, summit tiltmeters continue to record an inflationary signal with brief periods of deflation. Tiltmeters and GPS at Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone continue the overall inflationary trend of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow remains active within two kilometers (~1.2 miles) of the vent. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean.

Summit Observations: The lava lake spilled over the Overlook crater rim onto the floor of Halema'uma'u in several pulses overnight. Active overflow continues this morning. As of 8:00 am, HVO estimates that only about 1/4 of the Halema'uma'u floor remains uncovered by new overflows. Summit tiltmeters continue to record an overall inflationary trend with brief periods of deflation overnight. Seismicity in the summit area has not changed significantly. Tremor amplitude is fluctuating with lava lake spattering and seismometers have recorded a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Inflationary tilt continues to be recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō. Webcam views are limited by weather this morning but overnight showed no new flows in the crater. Seismicity has not changed significantly. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents has been steady over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: The current location of active surface lava is not accessible to hikers and is predominantly in a closed area. Hikers and visitors to the lower Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flow field should be prepared for a variety of hazards, including, but not limited to: hard, rough, uneven, and sharp terrain which can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, as well as heat exhaustion or dehydration. Heavy rains can occur with little warning, producing a steamy ground-fog on recent flows that severely limits visibility. This steam can be acidic and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links before heading out and heed all posted signs:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 8:58 AM HST (Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 18:58 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake overflowed the Overlook crater rim yesterday morning and again last night as summit tiltmeters recorded overall inflationary tilt during the day. A slight deflationary tilt signal began at the summit overnight. Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone continues the inflationary trend of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow is active within two kilometers of the vent. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean.

Summit Observations: Summit tiltmeters recorded a sequence of inflationary-deflationary-inflationary tilt in the past 24 hours with the lava lake spilling over the Overlook crater rim during the inflationary tilt periods. Overnight, a slight deflationary trend began. The lava lake spilled over the southwest crater rim yesterday morning between about 6:30 am and 8:00 a.m. HST and again from 8:30 pm, to 11:06 pm along the south and southwest rims. The height of the lava lake was measured last nigh at 79 meters (259 feet) below the rim of Halema'uma'u crater. The summit area remains in an overall inflated state. Seismicity in the summit area has not changed significantly, with tremor amplitude fluctuations associated with lava lake spattering and a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Inflationary tilt continues to be recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō, continuing the inflationary trend of the past several weeks. Webcam views showed no new flows in the crater in the past 24 hours, but the floor itself is uplifting. The lava pond is also elevated and had an overflow yesterday morning that was contained within the West Pit. Seismicity is at normal, background levels. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents has been steady over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: The current location of active surface lava is not accessible to hikers and is predominantly in a closed area. Hikers and visitors to the lower Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flow field should be prepared for a variety of hazards, including, but not limited to: hard, rough, uneven, and sharp terrain which can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, as well as heat exhaustion or dehydration. Heavy rains can occur with little warning, producing a steamy ground-fog on recent flows that severely limits visibility. This steam can be acidic and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links before heading out and heed all posted signs:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.


HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH

Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 4:28 PM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number:
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Volcanic Activity Summary: Recent Observations

High lava lake levels in the informally named "Overlook crater" within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano have resulted in a series of overflows of lava onto the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor beginning late on April 21 and continuing intermittently through this morning. These are the first significant overflows of the summit lava lake since May 2015 (a small overflow also occurred in October 2016). Accompanying this high stand of lava within the Overlook crater are nearly continuous areas of spattering along the margins of the lava lake, providing good views from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Jaggar Museum Overlook. Sulphur dioxide gas emissions from the lake remain elevated.

Recent Observations

Since mid-March 2018, tiltmeters and GPS instruments have recorded an overall trend of inflationary tilt at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano reflecting an increase in the amount of magma in the shallow magmatic reservoir. In response, the lava lake within the Overlook crater has risen, reaching levels high enough for lava to flow over the crater rim and spread to the north, south, and southwest of the vent. A series of overflows, each lasting tens of minutes to several hours, occurred between April 21 and April 24. Between overflows, the lava column receded below the Overlook crater rim before rising again.

Based on HVO web camera records and direct observations, these flows are similar to those produced in the April-May 2015 overflows. They consist of lobate sheets of shelly pāhoehoe traveling as far as 375 m (about a quarter mile) across the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu. As of midday April 23, the new lava flows had covered about 40 acres (about 30 percent) of the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu. Each overflow also adds some height to the enclosing vent rim.

Photos of the overflows can be seen on the HVO web site at: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/kilauea_multimedia_15.html

Beginning in mid-April 2018 and continuing through the current high lava lake level and subsequent overflows, HVO seismometers recorded an uptick in small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea's summit and upper East Rift Zone reflecting increased pressurization. However, unlike the April-May 2015 event, no bursts of earthquakes or deformation indicating an intrusion of magma into the southern caldera region of Kilauea have yet been recorded.

Although Kīlauea's summit and East Rift Zone magma systems are connected, with changes at one sometimes leading to changes at the other, the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone has shown no direct response to the recent overflows. However, HVO tiltmeters, GPS, web cameras, and field observations, continue to record inflation of Puʻu ʻŌʻō and the upper portion of the Episode 61g lava tube system, which could lead to the opening of a new vent on or near Pu'u 'Ō'ō. If/when that happens, it is possible, even likely, that the summit lava lake will be affected, most likely by a significant drop in the lake level.

Hazard Analysis

High levels of sulfur dioxide gas, rockfalls, and explosions remain the primary hazards of concern. While the lake level is high, the risk of rockfalls and subsequent explosion of molten spatter and rock debris onto the southeast rim of Halemaʻumaʻu is slightly elevated due to the shorter vertical distance from the lake surface to the crater rim. These rockfalls and explosions can occur suddenly and without warning, underscoring the extremely hazardous nature of the Halema'uma'u rim, an area that has been closed to the public since late 2007.

Visitors to the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Jaggar Museum Overlook and other Park areas should also note that under southerly (non-trade) wind conditions, rockfalls and explosions can result in a dusting of powdery to gritty ash composed of volcanic glass and rock fragments. These ashfalls represent a minor hazard, but visitors should be aware that dustings of ash at Jaggar Museum and other areas around the Kīlauea summit are possible.

For more information on gas hazards at the summit of Kīlauea, please see: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20173017

For more information about volcanic ash hazards and precautions at Kīlauea, please see: https://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/FAQ_SO2-Vog-Ash/main.html


Remarks: The current high level of lava within the Overlook crater within Halemaʻumaʻu is best explained by an increase in the amount of magma stored within Kīlauea Volcano's shallow magma system, something that has occurred many times during the ongoing East Rift Zone eruption. This increase is also responsible for the continuing inflation and elevated microearthquake activity in the summit region.

However, the exact cause of increased magma within the shallow storage system at Kīlauea's summit is not known. Possible causes include (1) increased magma supply from deeper sources within the volcano, (2) a constriction or blockage in the conduit that carries magma from the summit storage system to the East Rift Zone, or (3) some combination of both.

During similar lava lake activity at Halemaʻumaʻu in the 1800s and early 1900s, lava lakes like the current one frequently produced overflows. With time, overflows and intermittent lava spattering can build a collar or levee of solidified lava that contains the rising and circulating lava lake. This phenomenon is known as a "perched lava lake."

As long as Kīlauea's summit magma reservoir remains pressurized and the current inflationary trend continues, we expect high lava lake levels, occasional overflows on the Halemaʻumaʻu floor, and possibly formation of a perched lava lake. Rockfalls into the summit lava lake accompanied by explosions and ejection of molten spatter and rock debris may occur and gas emissions will continue to be elevated. Ongoing spattering from sources on the surface of the lake will continue to produce fine ash and Pele's hair that can be blown far downwind.

HVO is closely monitoring Kīlauea Volcano, especially watching for any signs of unrest that could precede a new outbreak of lava or a change in behavior at either the Puʻu ʻŌʻō or summit Overlook crater vents.


Contacts: [email protected]

Next Notice: Daily updates on all volcanic activity at Kīlauea are issued each morning and posted on out website: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 9:06 AM HST (Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 19:06 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake overflowed the Overlook crater rim yesterday morning and again earlier this morning as summit tiltmeters recorded overall inflationary tilt. Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone continues the inflationary trend of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow is active above Pulama pali. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean.

Summit Observations: Summit tiltmeters recorded a sequence of deflationary and inflationary tilt in the past 24 hours with the lava lake spilling over the Overlook crater rim during the inflationary tilt periods. An overflight yesterday afternoon showed that the overflows covered about 30 percent of the Halemaumau crater foor, approximately 16 ha (40 acres). The lava lake spilled over the south crater rim earlier this morning between about 6:30 am and 8:00 a.m. HST. The summit area remains in an overall inflated state. Seismicity in the summit area has not changed significantly, with tremor amplitude fluctuations associated with lava lake spattering and a few small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Inflationary tilt continues to be recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō, continuing the inflationary trend of the past several weeks. Webcam views showed no new flows in the crater in the past 24 hours. An overflight yesterday afternoon showed evidence of continued uplift of the crater floor, including significant cracks on the northeast part of the crater. Seismicity is at normal, background levels. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents has been steady over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: The current location of active surface lava is not accessible to hikers and is predominantly in a closed area. Hikers and visitors to the lower Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flow field should be prepared for a variety of hazards, including, but not limited to: hard, rough, uneven and sharp terrain, which can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, as well as heat exhaustion or dehydration. Heavy rains can occur with little warning, producing a steamy ground-fog on recent flows that severely limits visibility. This steam can be acidic and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links before heading out and heed all posted signs:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


MORE INFORMATION

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/

Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.



HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Monday, April 23, 2018, 9:11 AM HST (Monday, April 23, 2018, 19:11 UTC)


KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary: Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and East Rift Zone. The summit lava lake overflowed the Overlook crater rim several times in the past day as summit tiltmeters continued to record an overall inflationary tilt. Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone continues the inflationary trend of the past several weeks, and the Episode 61g lava flow is active above Pulama pali. The flow does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. There is currently no active lava on the pali, the coastal plain, or entering the ocean.

Summit Observations: Summit tiltmeters continued to record an overall inflationary tilt and the lava lake spilled over the Overlook crater rim several times in the past day, including at the time of this update. Seismicity in the summit area has not changed significantly, with tremor amplitude fluctuations associated with lava lake spattering and a few more small earthquakes in the upper East Rift Zone and south part of the caldera. Elevated summit sulfur dioxide emission rates persist. Current webcam views are here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: Inflationary tilt continues to be recorded by a tiltmeter at Puʻu ʻŌʻō, continuing the inflationary trend of the past several weeks. Webcam views showed no new flows in the crater in the past 24 hours. Seismicity is at normal, background levels. The sulfur dioxide emission rate from the East Rift Zone vents has been steady over the past several months and remains significantly lower than the summit emission rate.

Lava Flow Observations: There is no lava flow activity from the Episode 61g lava flow on the coastal plain or pali, and no lava is flowing into the ocean. Lava flow activity continues on the upper flow field, above the pali and closer to Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and does not pose a threat to nearby communities at this time. Areas of the upper flow field with active lava flows are located within the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, which has been closed to the public by DLNR since 2007 due to volcanic hazards. Webcam views of the flow field are available here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Maps of the lava flow field can be found here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html. For more info about the Kahaualeʻa NAR closure, please visit: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/hawaii-island/kahaualea-2.

Lava Flow Field and Ocean Entry Hazards: The current location of active surface lava is not accessible to hikers and is predominantly in a closed area. Hikers and visitors to the lower Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flow field should be prepared for a variety of hazards, including, but not limited to: hard, rough, uneven and sharp terrain, which can lead to falls, abrasions, lacerations, and other injuries, as well as heat exhaustion or dehydration. Heavy rains can occur with little warning, producing a steamy ground-fog on recent flows that severely limits visibility. This steam can be acidic and should be avoided.

No services are available on the lava flow field and cell reception is limited.

Please consult safety information at these links before heading out and heed all posted signs:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Though inactive at present, the 2016-2017 lava delta remains potentially unstable, and collapse of some or all of the delta without warning is possible. In several instances, collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Explosions of rocky debris remain possible should collapses suddenly expose the hot interior of the inactive lava delta.


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Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862

Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966

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Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html

Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html

Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

Definitions of terms used in update: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf

Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaʻumaʻu) and East Rift Zone (Puʻu ʻŌʻō ) eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf

Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/

HVO Contact: [email protected]

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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.