#Kilauea webcam

Visual observations have been a backbone in studies of volcanoes, from 2,000 years ago to now. They remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work, and technological advancements, such as livestreaming cameras, allow volcanic eruptions to be viewed from around the world. 

Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say unrest remains high at Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi island following Monday’s 12 hours of eruptive activity and subsequent mid-day pause.

Real-time views of an eruption site are a vital source of information for emergency managers, so webcams are one of the most important tools in an eruption crisis. HVO maintains a network of continuously operating webcams across Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, which have provided views of recent eruptions at these volcanoes.