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The eruption at Kīlauea's summit has paused after Episode 13 ended on March 11. Scientists from the USGS observed and collected samples during a monitoring flight. The eruption caused significant changes in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with lava flows covering over 60% of the crater floor. The USGS Volcano Alert Level remains at WATCH, and no changes have been detected in the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.
3/10/2025 The Kīlauea summit eruption remains paused. Scientists anticipate the next eruptive episode to commence shortly. Given the current rates of reinflation, the next eruptive episode is expected to begin within the next 1-2 days, with Monday being the most likely day. We will keep you updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
March 7, 2025 The summit eruption of Kīlauea is currently paused, with the USGS Volcano Alert Level set to WATCH. A new episode (Episode 13) is expected within the next 5-7 days, likely involving high lava fountaining from vents within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Since December 23, 2024, Kīlauea has experienced 12 episodes of dual lava fountains. Historical eruptions with similar characteristics include the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption (1983), the Maunaulu eruption (1969), and the Kīlauea Iki eruption (1959).
Episode 11 of the Kīlauea summit eruption is paused within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. A new episode is expected in 2-4 days.
February 26, 2025
The Kilauea eruption has resumed, with Episode 11 lava fountains reaching heights of up to 600 feet. As of 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday night, February 25th. Lava fountains continue to erupt from both the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu. Scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that fountains from the north vent reached a maximum height of 500 to 600 feet before decreasing around 9 p.m., while south vent fountains increased. The red glow from Episode 11 was visible from as far away as Hilo on Tuesday night
Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Update – Episode 10 Summary
Episode 10 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended at 9:18 a.m. HST on February 20 after nearly 13 hours of lava fountaining. The north vent gradually declined before stopping, covering 75% of Halemaʻumaʻu’s floor within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera).
During this episode, summit deflation reached about 6.5 microradians before a rapid shift to inflation and a decrease in seismic tremor. Since December 23, 2024, eruption episodes have ranged from 13 hours to 8 days, with pauses lasting less than 24 hours to 12 days.
Current Status:
- Alert Level/Aviation Code: WATCH/ORANGE
- Location: All activity remains within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Monitoring: No changes detected in the East Rift or Southwest Rift Zones; HVO continues close monitoring
Hazards:
- Volcanic Gas (SO₂, CO₂, H₂O): Can create vog (volcanic smog) affecting downwind areas.
- Pele’s Hair & Volcanic Fragments: Fine glass strands from lava fountains may be carried by the wind, causing skin and eye irritation.
- Rockfalls & Ground Instability: Halemaʻumaʻu’s unstable walls pose ongoing risks, with restricted access since 2007.
For updates, view the eruption timeline and Kīlauea livestream.
Kilauea Volcano Alert Level = WATCH. Aviation Color Code = ORANGE Issued Mon., Feb. 17, 2025 18:02 UTC
(Change to current status occurred on Mon., Dec. 23, 2024 16:12 UTC from Volcano Alert Level WARNING and Aviation Color Code RED)
The summit eruption of Kīlauea remains paused in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Another episode is likely within the next 1-3 days.
The summit eruption of Kīlauea is currently paused in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, but another episode is likely within the next 3-6 days.
The Kiluea Halemaumau eruption resumed with the start of episode 9 the morning of February 11 , 2025. Both the North and South vent were active the evening of Feb 11th with the North vent lava fountain reaching at a max hight of 250 feet at 7:40pm. The South vent has reached hights of up to 100 feet also, outpouring of lava contiues to flow on the caldera floor.
Witness the breathtaking lava fountains at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, just 1 mile from Aloha Junction B&B. On December 31, 2024, Kīlauea's summit displayed continuous lava flows and 50–80 foot fountains, creating an unforgettable spectacle.
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USGS photo by K. Lynn
