Is the volcano erupting in Hawaii 2023?

During the morning of September 11, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted an overflight of the new eruption within the Kilauea summit caldera. The eruption is occurring in the east portion of Halema?uma?u crater and on the downdropped block to the east, which formed during the 2018 summit collapse.



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View from the ground of one of the vents erupting in Kilauea caldera on September 14, 2023. The lava fountain heights at the vents reached up to about 10-15 meters (32-50 feet) and the horseshoe-shaped spatter ramparts that have accumulated on the south/downwind side of the vents are 20 meters (66 feet) high.

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Kilauea's third eruption in 2023 comes to an end.

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The eruption that began on September 10, 2023 has ended. No lava fountains, flows, or glow are visible at this time. Read the activity summary of Kilauea, courtesy of USGS. Read the activity summary of Mauna Loa, courtesy of USGS.

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There were 67 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2023 from 66 different volcanoes; 17 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with (continuing) indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated.

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Presently, there are six active volcanoes in Hawaii.

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Although Haleakala is considered dormant, volcanologists say that a future eruption at Haleakala is inevitable- it's not a matter of if, but when. Haleakala is thought to erupt every 200-500 years, and scientists believe the mountain still has some juice left.

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Kilauea, Hawaii's youngest volcano, formed underwater around 280,000 years ago, according to the National Park Service. It had erupted almost continuously from 1983 to 2018, and again from 2020 onward.

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Rising gradually to more than 4 km (2.5 mi) above sea level, Hawaii's Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on our planet. Its submarine flanks descend to the sea floor an additional 5 km (3 mi), and the sea floor in turn is depressed by Mauna Loa's great mass another 8 km (5 mi).

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Maui volcanoes are safe to visit as the chance of an eruption is very low per the US Geological Survey. Haleakala is considered an active volcano by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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The answer… really really close. If the lava is pooling or advancing slowly, you can stand right next to it to get a shot. You can not stand there long…you may have to get your shot and quickly retreat…but you can get very close.

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Over time, volcanoes have formed some of our most iconic landscapes. Today, Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawai?i is one of the few places in the world where visitors can come face to face with an active volcano—a truly unforgettable experience.

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Volcano Updates Archive. Activity Summary: Kilauea volcano is not erupting. The area south-southwest of Kilauea's summit continues to show signs of episodic unrest as the intrusive event that began in early October continues intermittently at a lower rate.

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