Is lava currently flowing on the Big Island?

September 2021 – January 2022 Eruption Kilauea volcano, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is currently erupting at its summit – flooding the floor of Halemaumau Crater with fresh lava flows. The last eruption at Kilauea ended in May (see below) after an explosive beginning five months earlier in December 2020.

Is lava flowing on Kona?

There are currently no surface lava flows or ocean lava flows and Lava boat tours and many lava related tours are not currently running due to the lack of molten lava flowing.

Is Kīlauea dormant?

The Big Island’s Kilauea volcano, the most active volcano in the world, became dormant in September of 2018 after 35 years of continous activity. Since the volcano has now officially been classified as dormant, many wonder what they will see at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park during this respite of activity.

When did Kīlauea last erupt?

December 20, 2020
Kīlauea/Last eruption

Is the map showing lava-flow hazards zones on Hawai’i Island accurate?

Yes, the Map Showing Lava-Flow Hazards Zones on Hawai’i Island is still accurate. It was most recently revised in 1992.The map is intended to communicate long-term lava-flow hazards, rather than short-term hazards, which can change daily during periods of eruptive activity.

How can I get updates on the Kilauea Volcano eruption?

For now, you can receive ongoing eruption updates by following the social media accounts of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ( Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter ). View the live cameras located at the Kilauea summit. Additional updates can be found on the Hawaii Volcanoes National park website.

Can we see lava in Hawaii 2021?

At approximately 3:20 p.m. HST on September 29, 2021 Kīlauea volcano resumed its eruption at the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Read more about the ongoing eruption here. This means that the answer to the question “can we see lava in Hawaii?” is “yes!”. -> Current eruption status: there is an active lava lake in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

How do you get close to the lava in Hawaii?

1: Hiking to the Lava: Guided Tours and DIY (when possible) Hiking to the lava is the best way to get close as possible. However, sometimes lava hikes are not possible because there either is no lava flowing on the surface or access to the lava is too dangerous.