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10/08/2026

Some big changes here at the summit of Kilauea. We will all have to wait and see what happens just as the USGS is waiting.

10/01/2026

A lof of people have been asking us what is going on with Kilauea. Eruptions have become less predictable and right now we have run to Halemaumau Crater with camera gear several times, thinking something big was going to happen, and it hasn't.

Thank you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for giving us this update in a clearer format than the USGS page. We will have to all wait and see what is next.

Let's try this again with the park map and closure better marked. (It has been a busy Thursday!)

⛔Due to a flurry of earthquakes below the summit of Kīlauea and increased volcanic unrest, the Keanakākoʻi area is temporarily closed for safety. This includes old Crater Rim Drive, the overlooks near Keanakākoʻi crater and Crater Rim Trail to Keanakākoʻi. Devastation parking lot remains open.

🌋The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a shallow intrusion of magma occurred overnight within the summit region near the existing eruption location. The north and south vents continue to have intermittent overflows, spatter, and strong glow.

Nearly 100 earthquakes were recorded in the summit area, the largest being magnitude 3.4 at 9:52 p.m. last night. Intrusive activity was strongest between 8 p.m. September 30 (last night) and this morning around 3 a.m.

Since 3 a.m. today, October 1, summit inflation has flattened out and earthquake activity has decreased. A comparison of we**am imagery before and after the intrusion does not show any new ground cracking or eruption of lava in a new location.

🗺️📸 NPS map showing the park closure of the Keanakākoʻi area circled in a red oval shape.

Visit the park website for eruption viewing tips and more information: www.nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

09/30/2026

RIP Hōlei Sea Arch, we knew a few years ago when chunks were taken out of the base by a storm, someday you would not be there. Gone September 2026.

09/30/2026

Hōlei Sea Arch was a 90-foot (27-meter)-high natural arch located at the end of Chain of Craters Road has collapsed during the high surf from the storm Nolo. This photo was taken last year and we knew at some point it was going to collapse because the bottom had become narrow and the old viewing area, which was much closer to the arch, had become unstable.

09/12/2026

If you are on the Big Island today September 12, Kilauea has been erupting intermittently the last few days. This can go on for a few days then suddenly start fountaining.

07/29/2026

Last night’s eruption 🌋 started around 7 PM and ended around 2 AM. Here is a photo I took from our yard looking towards the eruption 🌋. No Photoshop or editing of any kind.

07/29/2026

We appreciate our clients from today, Diana and Carlos, for taking the time to write us a review! We hope you have an amazing rest of your vacation!

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07/28/2026

If you are in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park today you are in for a treat! The precursor flows to Episode 52 have started.

07/15/2026

Episode 51 in Halemaumau Crater is starting to ROAR!

06/27/2026

Episode 50 started this morning with a steady gurgle that slowly increased to THIS after 10 AM. What a show!