Posts by Stephen Geiger

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory : Kīlauea volcano is erupting. Elevated earthquake activity beneath the summit began at approximately 2 a.m. HST this morning, December 23. By 2:30 a.m., the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity in Kīlauea summit webcam images, indicating that an eruption has commenced within Halemaʻumaʻu and the summit caldera in Hawai‘i Volcanoes…

A key component of our mission is to engage young people in the park, fostering their understanding of conservation and stewardship. Many of them embark on their first job experience with us, and we take great joy in being part of that journey. Photo – Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh and Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National…

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This photograph of Kīlauea’s ongoing middle East Rift Zone eruption was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight during the morning of September 17, 2024. Geologists observed fountaining eruptive fissures and active lava flows on the floor of Nāpau Crater, just downrift (northeast) of the September 15 eruptive fissure. This south-facing view shows the…

The National Park Service & the National Parks Arts Foundation are pleased to announce that the Delbert Anderson Quartet will be performing at the Kahuku Unit at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on November 9th, 2024 at 2-3 pm. Delbert Anderson is a Diné (Navajo) Trumpeter from New Mexico whose music is a unique blend of…

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawai‘i – Hulō! A remarkable program of local musicians, hālau hula, Hawaiian games, arts and crafts plus exhibitors and food vendors will be featured at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 40th Cultural Festival happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free! The theme…

We are accepting applications between June 7th – July 26th, 2024 Email or call 808-229-8491 Guardians of the Trails engages motivated young adults ages 18-30 to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Project work may vary due to changes in environmental safety concern’s. Projects the crew typically works…

June 3, 2024 From Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: A new eruption of Kīlauea began on June 3, 2024 in a remote area southwest of the summit caldera. Distant lava glow was visible from summit overlooks before dawn. Maunaiki Trail is closed. USGS and park rangers are assessing the eruption area at this time. For Kīluaea…

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release* Release Date: February 1, 2024Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist(808) 985-6018; jessica_ferracane@nps.gov HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – A construction project to repair, improve or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is underway in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. On Wednesday, contractors fenced off Jaggar Museum,…

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The eruption that began on September 10 has ended. No lava fountains, flows, or glow are visible at this time. USGS – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

September 10, 2023 From USGS – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Kīlauea volcano is erupting. At approximately 3:15 a.m./p.m. HST on September 10, 2023, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity in Kīlauea summit webcam images and from field reports indicating that an eruption has commenced within Halemaʻumaʻu crater and on the down dropped block to the east in…

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce a stellar lineup of local musicians, hula hālau, Hawaiian games and crafts plus local exhibitors and vendors for the 39th annual Cultural Festival happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free! Please view Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park news release for details

Kīlauea is no longer erupting. Lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake ceased on June 19 based upon lava lake levels and behavior of the crater floor. Sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased to near pre-eruption background levels.