Apr 16, 2020 · Some of the world’s most impressive lava tubes can be found on the Hawaiian Islands. Formed by volcanic eruptions and flowing molten lava, these natural wonders can be explored today.

The Honolulu Volcanics are a group of volcanoes which form a volcanic field on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, more specifically in that island's southeastern sector and in the city of Honolulu from Pearl Harbor to the Mokapu Peninsula.

Dec 6, 2023 · The easy flowing, fluid nature of lava from Hawaiian volcanoes contributes to their shape and is why they are referred to as shield volcanoes. Lava easily flows down the sides of the volcano, giving it a rounded appearance like a Roman warrior's shield.

Dec 24, 2024 · HONOLULU (AP) — One of the world’s most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday. The eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

3 days ago · First, yes, typically, it's lava you're looking for - lava is anything that's erupted from the volcano (to the surface), and it comes in two flavors, Pahoehoe and A`a. You can read more about the two lava types on our Hawaii Geology page. If …

Mar 16, 2021 · As islands created by volcanoes, Hawaiʻi is criss-crossed by countless lava tubes. These underground passageways, also known as pyroducts, are created by lava flows themselves and are capable of transporting great quantities …

Jan 16, 2025 · HONOLULU (AP) — People were flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday to get a glimpse of fountaining lava. The eruption that began Dec. 23 in a crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano has paused periodically.

Jan 15, 2025 · Plan ahead for the best eruption viewing locations. Read the activity summary of Kīlauea, courtesy of USGS. Read the activity summary of Mauna Loa, courtesy of USGS. Get a live look inside the park, courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people.

Jan 16, 2025 · It resumed Wednesday morning as a “small sluggish lava flow,” and then increased into a fountain that appeared to be 200 feet (60 meters) high, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. By the...

3 days ago · The Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is spewing lava once again, the seventh recorded episode in recent weeks. The eruption that began Dec. 23 in a crater at Kilauea's summit has ...