A cropped comparison of two USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcam images showing changes to the landscape of Kīlauea summit region over the past six months. Twenty-five episodes of lava fountaining within Halemaʻumaʻu have contributed to a growing deposit of tephra material in the closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, southwest of the vents.
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Changes to Kīlauea summit landscape over the past six months
A cropped comparison of two USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcam images showing changes to the landscape of Kīlauea summit region over the past six months. Twenty-five episodes of lava fountaining within Halemaʻumaʻu have contributed to a growing deposit of tephra material in the closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, southwest of the vents.
Aerial images comparing the tephra deposit southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu
Aerial images comparing the tephra deposit southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu crater (left) from the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit. The top image, taken on December 27, 2024, during episode 3, shows a thin layer of tephra (brown) has already accumulated on the left side of the image.
Aerial images comparing the tephra deposit southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu crater (left) from the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit. The top image, taken on December 27, 2024, during episode 3, shows a thin layer of tephra (brown) has already accumulated on the left side of the image.
June 11, 2025 — Episode 25 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 11, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater for a closer look at the active Kīlauea summit eruptive vents. Even several hours into eruptive episode 25, lava fountains were still reaching higher than the crater rim, over 500 ft (150 m) tall. USGS photo by M.
Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 11, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater for a closer look at the active Kīlauea summit eruptive vents. Even several hours into eruptive episode 25, lava fountains were still reaching higher than the crater rim, over 500 ft (150 m) tall. USGS photo by M.
June 11, 2025 — Episode 25 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
On Wednesday June 11, the twenty-fifth episode of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption occurred. twenty-fifth episode from Volcano House within HAWAII Volcanoes National Park. In this photo, captured around 1:45 p.m.
On Wednesday June 11, the twenty-fifth episode of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption occurred. twenty-fifth episode from Volcano House within HAWAII Volcanoes National Park. In this photo, captured around 1:45 p.m.
June 11, 2025 — Episode 25 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
Wednesday June 11 is Kamehameha Day in Hawaii, and many island residents took advantage of the state holiday to visit Kīlauea and watch episode 25 of the ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu. The back lawn of Volcano House has been popular observation post, with expansive views of Kaluapele (the summit caldera) and the lava fountain in the distance.
Wednesday June 11 is Kamehameha Day in Hawaii, and many island residents took advantage of the state holiday to visit Kīlauea and watch episode 25 of the ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu. The back lawn of Volcano House has been popular observation post, with expansive views of Kaluapele (the summit caldera) and the lava fountain in the distance.
June 11, 2025 — Episode 25 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
The ongoing Halema‘uma‘u Kīlauea summit eruption continued today with episode 25, which began at 11:57 am HST. Fountains from the north vent reached approximately 1000 feet (305 m) while south vent fountains were continuously less than 165 feet (50 m).
The ongoing Halema‘uma‘u Kīlauea summit eruption continued today with episode 25, which began at 11:57 am HST. Fountains from the north vent reached approximately 1000 feet (305 m) while south vent fountains were continuously less than 165 feet (50 m).
Videos
June 5, 2025 — Timelapse of episode 24 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
This timelapse video shows the lava fountaining during episode 24 of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea. The main fountain, at the north vent (right), grows quickly and soon surpasses the top of the camera image, reaching over 300 meters (1000 ft) high.
This timelapse video shows the lava fountaining during episode 24 of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea. The main fountain, at the north vent (right), grows quickly and soon surpasses the top of the camera image, reaching over 300 meters (1000 ft) high.
May 25, 2025 — Kīlauea Episode 23 Timelapse
This timelapse video (taken by the V3cam on the south rim of the crater) shows all of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25. Both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted during episode 23. Lava fountains from the north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).
This timelapse video (taken by the V3cam on the south rim of the crater) shows all of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25. Both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted during episode 23. Lava fountains from the north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).
May 25, 2025 — Video clips of episode 23 at the summit of Kīlauea
This video compilation shows several clips of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25. Both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted during episode 23. Lava fountains from the north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).
This video compilation shows several clips of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25. Both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted during episode 23. Lava fountains from the north vent reached heights of more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).
May 25, 2025 — Kīlauea Episode 23 Livestream Video Clips
This video compilation shows several clips of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption taken by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestream cameras. During episode 23, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25, both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted.
This video compilation shows several clips of episode 23 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption taken by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestream cameras. During episode 23, which was active from 4:15 p.m. HST to 10:25 p.m. on May 25, both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu erupted.
May 21, 2025 — Flaming vents at the summit of Kīlauea
Kīlauea summit livestream camera viewers have recently observed flames within the vents in Halemaʻumaʻu. These flames, which are often a yellowish orange color, result from hydrogen gas burning in air. Hydrogen is a minor component of volcanic gas released from the hot magma below, and it can sometimes be ignited causing the flames observed recently.
Kīlauea summit livestream camera viewers have recently observed flames within the vents in Halemaʻumaʻu. These flames, which are often a yellowish orange color, result from hydrogen gas burning in air. Hydrogen is a minor component of volcanic gas released from the hot magma below, and it can sometimes be ignited causing the flames observed recently.
April 22, 2025 — Kīlauea Episode 18 Lava Fountaining Video
This video shows a clip from a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring helicopter overflight on Tuesday, April 22, when high fountaining was occurring from the south vent at the summit of Kīlauea during episode 18 of the ongoing eruption. Other clips show activity captured during a field visit to the south rim of the caldera.
This video shows a clip from a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring helicopter overflight on Tuesday, April 22, when high fountaining was occurring from the south vent at the summit of Kīlauea during episode 18 of the ongoing eruption. Other clips show activity captured during a field visit to the south rim of the caldera.
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Lava lake activity from inside Halema`uma`u Crater
Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.
Sounds of lava lake activity within Kilauea Volcano's summit vent inside Halema`uma`u Crater on the afternoon of February 14, 2011. The continuous "crashing wave" noise is the sound of churning lava as gases are released from the lake surface, which is in nearly constant motion.
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Webcams
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Last 24 Hours - Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), from the south rim of the crater [V3cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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Live view of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and Halemaʻumaʻu crater, from the northeast rim of the caldera [V2cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity.
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[S2cam] - View of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, view is to the west
Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea; camera is positioned on the south rim and the view is to the west [S2cam].
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Live view of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea; camera is positioned on the south rim and the view is to the west [S2cam].
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[KOcam] Live Image of upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.
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This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Maunaulu, looking northwest toward the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea.
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[MITDcam] Kīlauea upper Southwest Rift Zone
[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.
[MITDcam] Live view of Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest from a seismic station in the Kaʻū Desert.
Kīlauea Volcano Live Stream - Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera, looking east [V1cam] on the USGS YouTube Channel.
Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera, looking east [V1cam] on the USGS YouTube Channel.