In 1955, Kilauea erupted in Hawaii, with footage revealing fissures opening, steam rising, and lava fountains forming, reaching the ocean. Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for ...

Why is the Interagency Volcano Plan needed? The Island of Hawai’i consists of five volcanoes. Four volcanoes (Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Mauna Kea) are considered active and three of them have ...

HILO, Hawaii — Seismic activity is increasing again along parts of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, though scientists maintain there is no imminent threat of eruption. About 36 minor and shallow earthquakes ...

HILO, Hawaii — Seismic activity is increasing again along parts of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, though scientists maintain there is no imminent threat of eruption. About 36 minor and shallow ...

HILO, Hawai‘i — Ongoing renovations at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) will shut down the Kilauea Visitor Center for the next two years.

Renovations to the Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park could begin as early as the end of September. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story.