Kīlauea right now
Volcano Alert Level
ADVISORY
Aviation Color Code
YELLOW
Most recent numbered episode in USGS notices
Episode 56
Latest USGS summary
The Halema'uma'u eruption of Kīlauea remains paused following episode 56 fountaining on November 5. The summit is reinflating and the episode 57 forecast window is November 16-21.
From the Daily Update, Nov 12, 2026, 8:32 AM HST.
Next episode forecast window
The summit is reinflating and the episode 57 forecast window is November 16-21.
From the Daily Update, Nov 12, 2026, 8:32 AM HST. Forecast windows are USGS estimates and are updated as conditions change.
Eruptive activity has been inside a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Volcanic gas (vog) and tephra can affect areas downwind. Follow official guidance from USGS HVO, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense.