08/25/2026
Episode 54 began a couple of hours ago. If you go to the Volcano, check park and road conditions first.
Kīlauea has started fountaining again!
Episode kanalima kūmāhā (54) began at 10:30 am according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Be aware: most overlooks along the crater rim are open but parts of the park remain closed following Hurricane Lala and Tropical Storm Moke. There are excellent viewing areas and overlooks from the open areas.
Here is what else you need to know:
Coming from the west side? Do not use the southern route through South Point and Kaʻū. Use the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka “Saddle Road”) or the Hāmākua Coast (Hwy. 19) instead.
Expect heavy traffic near the park entrance and along Hwy 11.
Expect temporary closures if vog or tephra (falling volcanic material) create hazardous conditions.
Stay out of closed areas. Serious injuries have occurred in closed areas, and entering puts you and park staff at risk.
Stay away from cliff edges. They are unstable and undercut. If you feel the ground shaking, move further away from the caldera edge.
Slow down, follow signs, watch for detours, and listen to rangers.
Park only in designated areas or where rangers direct you; don’t block roads or emergency access.
Do NOT leave valuables in your car — most break-ins happen when items are visible.
Pedestrians: stay alert and use sidewalks/crosswalks.
Watch for nēnē on roads and in parking lots; never feed wildlife.
Check park alerts: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/eruption-viewing.htm
📸NPS Photo/J.Wei of domed lava emerging from crater floor
