#lava inundation

HVO: Kīlauea Under Sea Impacts Explored

The visible part of Kīlauea from the summit to the Lower East Rift Zone makes up only a small portion of the total volcano. Much of Kīlauea lies beneath the sea

Kīlauea Summit Collapse Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Earthquake

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

Explosive Collapse at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Quake

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosive event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 11:43 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Explosive Collapse Event at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Earthquake

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosive event at Kilauea summit occurred at 9:21 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018. There was no tsunami generated from the seismic event that released energy equivalent to a 5.4 earthquake.

Ige Signs Request for Federal Individual Assistance in Wake of Volcanic Eruption

The county has estimated that since the recent onset of activity in May, the eruption has destroyed about 455 residential dwellings, 192 of which are primary residences.

Live Stream: Another Ash Plume Expected at Kīlauea Volcano Summit

Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say there has been no explosive event since yesterday morning, but they do anticipate another one within the next few hours.

Lava Claims Hundreds of Homes Overnight, 7.7 Square Miles Covered

Hundreds of homes were claimed by lava in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland overnight. HVO authorities report that most of Vacationland and all but the northern edge of Kapoho Beach Lots was inundated with lava by morning.