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Kīlauea Volcano June 27th lava flow

HVO's daily eruption updates include the latest info on the currently active lava flow,
as well as maps and photos/videos of the flow.

2014 "Volcano Watch" Articles
Sep. 25: Why do lava flows stop advancing?
Sep. 18: HVO and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense jointly track the June 27th lava flow
Aug. 29: June 27th lava flow activity continues, so stay informed!

2014 News Releases
Aug. 22: Kīlauea lava flow northeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō a potential concern


Are you ready for Hawaii's next big earthquake?

Earthquakes in Hawaii graphic
The probability of a destructive magnitude-6.5 or higher earthquake striking the Hawaiian Islands in the next 10 years is 50 percent. Are you ready for it?

"Earthquakes in Hawaii: What you need to know" provides an overview of Hawaii's long history of damaging earthquakes and what you can do to protect yourself and your family when the next one happens.

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions in Hawaii
Information about what to do during an earthquake.

An Illustrated Guide to Reading a Seismogram
A short video on how to interpret seismic records on public webicorder displays.

 

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