Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai erupts, no danger for tourists

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported that Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island is currently experiencing a new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater that began this morning, December 23, 2024.

The eruption is currently confined to the crater area and does not pose an immediate threat to public safety. Therefore, travelers should not modify or adjust their leisure or business plans to Hawaiʻi at this time.

For more information on the eruption, visit www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates. You may also view the USGS livestream. 

Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻāina, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority urges mindfulness when planning a visit to the volcano.

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History & Culture – Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kilauea and Mauna Loa – and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you plan to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, please stay on marked trails and drive slowly and safely. Due to high visitation, expect long waits and limited parking. Consider viewing the eruption from less crowded areas. Help protect endemic nēnē by keeping at least four car lengths away and refraining from feeding wildlife.

Volcanic gases from the crater may have effects, especially for people with heart or respiratory problems, infants, young children, and pregnant women. Check the park air web page before and during your visit.