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USGS Volcano Status Messages:
Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
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Kilauea Volcano, Halema'uma'u Crater


Map by J. Johnson, 2000
Simplified map of Kilauea Volcano showing the summit caldera, southwest and east rift zones, Pu`u `O`o, roads, and several communities located on the volcano's flanks. From USGS

Halema`uma`u gas plume becomes ash-laden.
Halema`uma`u gas plume becomes ash-laden. March 24, 2008 Photo by M. Sako (Photo from USGS)

Infrared Satellite image - click for loop
Infrared Satellite image - click for loop


Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes, but it is of the sort that tends to ooze lava more often than it explodes. Until March 19, 2008, the last explosive eruption from the Halema'uma'u Crater, the summit crater, occurred in 1924. But starting on March 19, a small explosion from the crater rained rock and ash over the summit. The explosion heralded further activity at the summit, including a two to four fold increase in the amount of sulfur dioxide seeping from the volcano. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory warned on March 28 that sulfur dioxide concentrations in the air downwind from the volcano were likely to be hazardous, particularly to children or those with asthma or other breathing difficulties. Even before the March 19 explosion, elevated sulfur dioxide levels prompted the National Park Service to close part of Crater Rim Drive starting in mid-February.

Current Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Conditions from National Park Service


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Recent Volcano Observatory Activity Reports from USGS


Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic and infrasound ... Details...

Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the intracaldera cinder cone consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images nor reported by pilots or local observers. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. FAA web camera images have been obscured by clouds. Details...

Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 12:04 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
There has been no significant change in the seismicity at Pavlof in the past 24 hours. Seismic tremor continues, but at lower amplitudes than previously. No elevated surface temperatures were detected in satellite images during the past 24 hours. No plumes were visible in satellite images, and web camera images show mostly cloudy conditions. Although activity at Pavlof has declined, eruptive activity could increase again with little warning. Details...

Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 17, 2013 07:35 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At the summit, tiltmeters ... Details...

Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
Low-level clouds obscured the volcano in web camera the past 24 hours. No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic ... Details...

Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the intracaldera cinder cone consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images nor reported by pilots or local observers. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. FAA web camera images have been obscured by clouds. Details...

Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 11:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
There has been no significant change in the seismicity at Pavlof in the past 24 hours. Seismic tremor continues, but at lower amplitudes than previously. For the first time since May 27, no elevated surface temperatures were detected in satellite images during the past 24 hours. No plumes were visible in satellite images, and web camera images show cloudy conditions. Although activity at Pavlof has declined, eruptive activity could increase again with little warning. Details...

Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 16, 2013 07:04 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Overnight, weak inflationary tilt began and the lava lake level started to rise. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava flow continued burning forest north of Pu`u `O`o. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow, however, stayed within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At the ... Details...