Tag: eruption

Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Steadily Fills, Lava Flow Projections Underway

16 Jul 2026 8:30 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

USGS scientists are tracking Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu crater as it fills with lava. Projections suggest the 2018 collapse could be filled by early 2028, with lava potentially reaching the main caldera floor years later, depending on eruption dynamics.

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Kīlauea's Episodic Eruption: USGS Explains "Episodes" vs. "Eruptions"

19 Jun 2026 5:07 a.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Kīlauea's summit eruption features 49 lava fountaining "episodes," with a 50th forecast. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory clarifies why these distinct events are part of one ongoing eruption, guided by continuous monitoring data.

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