The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported the volcano began its ... which is known as 'gas pistoning' and has been observed in other eruptions at Kilauea in recent decades, over the course of a ...

Although it may feel like it happened in an instant, the formation of the Island of Hawaii’s youngest black sand beach did not happen overnight. This week we explore how the beach at Pohoiki, near the ...

The beach at Pohoiki grew rapidly in the year following the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea and it has ...

One of the world's most active volcanoes surged back to life Wednesday night in Hawaii. It was Kilauea's 18th eruption since Dec. 23, 2024.

Episode 18 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 10:01 p.m. HST on April 16, 2025 when lava started overflowing from the north vent, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

9:17 a.m. update April 17: Lava fountaining is anticipated to begin as Kīlauea entered its 18th eruptive episode late Wednesday.

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert Level is at NORMAL. No earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian ...

When people think about volcanoes, they often picture places like Hawaii or Yellowstone—not Colorado. But did you know that ...

Scientists were bracing for high lava fountains Tuesday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. Lava fountains have reached heights of 1,000 feet (305 meters) ...

U.S. Geological Survey COURTESY USGS A screenshot of Halemaumau crater within Kaluapele from the eastern rim of the caldera. 2 /2 COURTESY USGS A screenshot of Halemaumau crater within Kaluapele from ...