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Webcam - Kilauea Volcano in HawaiiKilauea volcano began erupting for the 3rd time in 2023 on September 10th, in Halema‘uma‘u crater. |
From the northwest rim of the caldera, looking south.
From the east rim of the caldera. |
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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8:17 AM HST (Thursday, April 9, 2026, 18:17 UTC)Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Activity Summary: Over the past day, the Halema?uma?u south vent has overflowed at least 20 times, with slightly increased vigor starting yesterday afternoon. These lava flows have been associated with gas piston tremor cycles in the vent, with limited spattering and low dome fountaining. There was a single overflow from the north vent early this morning, along with intermittent spattering. Gradual summit inflation and low-level seismic tremor have persisted through the past 24 hours. Overflows and spattering may continue until lava fountaining episode 44 begins, but periods of deflation and reduced vent activity may still occur and delay the onset of the next episode. The current forecast window for episode 44 is between now and April 15. Summit Observations: The south vent in Halema?uma?u crater has overflowed at least 20 times since yesterday morning's update; rainy, foggy conditions occluded webcam views for a multi-hour period midday yesterday, preventing an accurate count. Lava flow vigor increased slightly starting yesterday afternoon, with activity still confined to the southwestern portion of the crater floor. These overflows have been associated with gas piston tremor cycles in the south vent, with limited spattering and low dome fountaining. A single overflow from the north vent started around 2:25 a.m. HST this morning and lasted 10–20 minutes, though intermittent spattering has continued in the vent since then. Analysis: Rapid rebound of tilt following episode 43 lava fountaining, continued tremor, visible glow, and precursory overflows from the eruptive vents suggest that another lava fountaining episode is likely soon. Continued overflows and associated spattering may be observed as the onset of episode 44 lava fountaining approaches; however, periods of deflation and reduced vent activity may still occur and delay the onset of the episode. Models based on summit inflation indicate that episode 44 lava fountains are likely to occur between now and April 15. |
Graph showing Electronic Tilt at Kilauea Summit and East Rift Zone - Past Month.
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Graph showing elevation above sea level data for the past week at Kilauea volcano's summit.
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Time lapse video of lava lake change from November 29 back to October 2 (3 days after Sept 29 eruption)
