One tool that scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ... was followed by lava flows building a shield and traveling downslope towards the ocean. Kilauea summit deflated with the ...

Geologists study Kilauea not only for its eruptions but also for its role in forming the Hawaiian Islands. As a shield volcano, Kilauea’s eruptions typically produce low-viscosity lava flows ...

The episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater has been going on for more than 3 months now, with 16 eruptive ...

After the episodic lava fountaining phase of Maunaulu ended, the volcano entered a multi-year phase of lava flows, building a shield and traveling downslope toward the ocean. Prior to the ...

Volcanic activity can seem remote from our everyday lives, but the United States is home to several volcanic giants that scientists monitor meticulously. These volcanoes hold the power to reshape ...

Editor's note:Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update ... was followed by lava flows building a shield and traveling downslope towards the ocean. Kīlauea summit deflated with the onset ...

Looming over Waikiki Beach on Oahu, Diamond Head is Hawaii’s most famous landmark. Hawaiians called it “Lēʻahi” because it ...

Image by Big Island Video News source via YouTube The Hawaiian Islands owe their existence to a geological hotspot, with Kilauea being one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Situated on the Big ...

Scientists said “episode 18” of Kilauea volcano’s ongoing eruption restarted at 7:45 a.m. today with lava flows of 6 to 10 ...

Scientists said “episode 18” of Kilauea volcano’s ongoing eruption began and ended Wednesday night, with a lava flow that ...