Infared satellite imagery shows how lava tubes carry molten basalt from Pu'u 'O'o to the coastal plain.
Published Oct 23, 2012
The most recent flow is pushing northeast into ohia lehua forests in Hawaii’s interior.
Published Apr 11, 2014
On March 5, 2011, one of Hawaii's most active volcanoes surged with flows of fresh lava and the opening of a new fissure.
Published Mar 24, 2011
After advancing through forest for months, the June 27th lava has started to damage residential properties in Pahoa.
Published Oct 28, 2014
New fissures emerged near Leilani Estates.
Published May 17, 2018Image of the Day Land Volcanoes Human Presence Remote Sensing
Kilauea erupted enough lava to fill 45,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Published Jun 12, 2018Image of the Day Land Water Volcanoes Human Presence Remote Sensing
For several months, residents of the Hawaiian town of Pahoa have been watching the June 27 lava flow warily.
Published Mar 8, 2015
Molten rock meets the sea in the latest episode in a long-lived eruption.
Published Nov 20, 2016
The volcano continues to earn its reputation as Earth’s most active.
Published Jun 13, 2012
Two active lave flows: the Kahaulae’a 2 flow and the Peace Day flow, extend north and south from Kilauea’s Pu’u O’o.
Published Jul 9, 2013
Satellite view of fresh lava flows from recent activity at Kilaue’s Pu’u O’o Crater.
Published Sep 9, 2011
Overlapping lava flows on Kilauea Volcano illustrate the formation of the Hawaiian Islands.
Published Jan 5, 2013
Lava from Kilauea Volcano flows into the ocean near Kalapana, Hawaii.
Published Oct 5, 2010
Fresh lava flows radiate from Kilauea’s Pu’su ’O’o, crater, as the Volcano’s longstanding eruption continues.
Published Nov 13, 2011
The June 27th lava flow continues to move through the Puna Forest Reserve in Hawaii.
Published Sep 12, 2014
A river of red and black lava marks the site of Nyamurigira’s latest eruption.
Published Nov 16, 2011
Nyamuragira volcano began spouting lava into the skies above Congo in November 2011, sending up spectacular water vapor clouds as well.
Published Nov 17, 2011
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