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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
What's Going on with the Volcano?
 
Fumes and ash roil skyward from the vent in Halemaumau crater
NPS Photo by N. Judd
An ash-laden plume rises from the newly formed vent in Halema‘uma‘u Crater 03/24/08

There are 2 main areas of volcanic activity on Kilauea at this time. Keep tabs on the progress of the eruptions and the exciting changes on Kilauea by visiting the links below:

New Vent in Halema‘uma‘u Crater Produces Explosive Eruption

Erupting for the first time since 1982, an ash-laden plume rises from a new crater within Halema`uma`u at the summit of Kilauea.

Lava is Flowing into the Ocean

The one thing you can depend on when considering the eruptive history of Kilauea is CHANGE.

 
Streams of lava flow into the ocean.
USGS Photo
Streams of lava flow into the ocean.

Changes in the eruption of Kilauea in June and July, 2007 led to new vents opening to the east of Pu‘u ‘O‘o (12 miles east of the summit) and outside the Park.

Use the link above for more information about this dynamic eruption on Kilauea's East Rift Zone.
Lei made of `a`ali`i and native ferns.  

Did You Know?
`A`ali`i (Dodonaea viscose) is an important shrub with many traditional Hawaiian uses. Its hard and durable wood makes a fine spear. Seed pods are fashioned into beautiful lei, while its red capsules can be boiled to make dye.

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Last Updated: May 12, 2009 at 19:25 EST