This map shows the tephra fall associated with episode 41 of Kilauea's episodic summit eruption, on Jan. 24. Tephra is a generic word for any material erupted by a volcano that travels through the air ...

When referred to as a gas, it means a volatile has transitioned into the vapor phase. The most common gases (or vapor phase volatiles) emitted at the surface are water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and ...

Kilauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

When most people think of erupting water, they probably have geysers, like Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, in mind. However, Kilauea and its diverse style of eruptions are also ...

One of the world's most active volcanoes is keeping busy. The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, located on the state's Big Island, underwent two major eruptions in the last few weeks. Eruption episodes have ...

Ash and fragments of volcanic debris spiral into columns near volcano Kilauea's summit, drawing the attention of scientists and visitors. Across the rocky caldera, these swirling figures, called ...

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has reopened a summit viewing area seven years after it was shuttered by earthquakes. The observation deck at Uekahuna — the highest point on Kilauea — had been closed ...

KILAUEA, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Kilauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island has entered a new phase of activity—Episode 30 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption officially began early Tuesday morning. At 12:55 a.m.

KILAUEA, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Episode 16 of Kilauea stopped erupting from the south vent on Wednesday, April 2, at approximately 12:03 p.m. after about 36 hours of activity, according to USGS. The ...