Kilauea is expected to begin another episode in its eruption that started in December last year, with officials predicting another episode within the next four to six days. During this eruption period ...

Several past eruptions were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō ...

Elevated levels of volcanic gas are contributing to volcanic smog, or vog, and sulfur dioxide levels have been fluctuating, particularly downwind of the summit. The department encourages the ...

Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is in a unique phase of activity in Halemaʻumaʻu, with 12 episodes of dual ...

It’s a two-fer Tuesday at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park as Episode 13 of the ongoing summit eruption of Kīlauea on the Big ...

During the observation period, no upwelling of hot volcanic fluids was observed in the Main Crater Lake, locally known as Pulo, which lies at the center of Taal Lake. No “vog” (volcanic smog ...

USGS PHOTO by M. PATRICK Fountaining from the north vent feeds a lava flow spreading east across Kilauea’s crater floor during Episode 11 of the ongoing eruption on Wednesday. USGS PHOTO by M.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issues guidelines due to Kīlauea's eruption pause and potential air quality risks from volcanic gases.

During this eruption period, volcanic gas emissions remain elevated, creating vog conditions. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Vog conditions can ...

increased volcanic gas emissions associated with lava fountains creates volcanic air pollution (vog), which affects regions downwind. When lava fountain events occur on the flanks, they feed lava ...

While Kilauea’s eruptions remains on pause, state officials are urging precautionary measures in response to the ongoing volcanic smog (vog) emissions. The most recent eruption episode paused Feb. 26, ...