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Explosive Eruptions Continue at Kīlauea, 5.4 Quake Overnight
Since the onset of the recent eruptive activity in May, there have been dozens of seismic events that have prompted statements from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Approaches Fourth Week of Closure
On Sunday, June 3, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the summit area at 3:50 p.m., cracking the overlook deck at Jaggar Museum. Over the weekend, the US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported more than 500 earthquakes in a 24-hour period – the most ever measured by HVO scientists.
Methane Rises From Volcano Cracks Creating Blue Flames
Authorities say methane gas can seep into subsurface voids and explode when heated, or as shown in this video, emerge from cracks in the ground several feet away from the lava.
Pulsing Magma Supply Detected at Kīlauea Volcano
The entire summit goes up or down, seemingly reflecting waxing and waning of the magma supply rate to the entire summit reservoir.
Sea Cliff at Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry Highly Unstable
A portion of the sea cliff at the Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry point is highly unstable and could collapse with no warning, according to HVO scientists.
Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone Eruption Marks 34 Years
As the New Year begins, there is no indication that Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone eruption will change significantly or stop. Will it outlast another generation?
Why Kīlauea Volcano’s Current Lava Flow is Called “61g”
Kīlauea’s current flow is called “61g” because it is the 7th flow (g) in the sequence of events that compose the 61st episode of the ongoing East Rift Zone eruption.
Kīlauea Lava Flow Continues Dramatic Ocean Entry
Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone with dramatic images from the 61g lava flow which continued to enter the ocean near Kamokuna.
