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Summit Viewing Area Reopens at Kīlauea After 2018 Earthquakes
- The Uekahuna observation deck at Kīlauea Volcano's summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened in May 2025 after being closed since May 2018 due to earthquakes and summit collapse.
- The closure followed two large earthquakes, a significant eruption, and thousands of aftershocks causing damage to buildings and stone walls that required deconstruction and repairs completed by early 2025.
- The deck now features repaired historic stone walls, a new path connecting to Crater Rim Trail, replanted native vegetation, and ongoing plans to reopen restrooms after water tank inspections.
- HVNP Superintendent Rhonda Loh expressed enthusiasm about reopening Uekahuna to visitors and thanked the community for their patience throughout the construction period.
- This reopening provides visitors with safe panoramic views of Kīlauea's caldera, while ongoing volcanic hazards and safety barriers remain important to protect the public near steep cliff edges dropping 500 feet.
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Kilauea’s lava fountains reach over 1,000 feet in short-lived ‘episode 23’
Episode 23 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption ended suddenly Sunday night, capping a dramatic display of lava fountains and vigorous plume activity at Kilauea Volcano. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, lava from the north and south vents began to shut down shortly before 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The north vent stopped erupting at 9:48 p.m., and the south vent followed at approximately 10:25 p.m. Precursory activit…
Watch mesmerizing 1,000-foot-tall lava fountains: Kilauea volcano erupting in ways not seen for 40 years
The USGS has announced that Kilauea volcano is ejecting fountains of lava in a manner not seen since the Pu'u'ō'ō eruption in the 1980s. But while the lava is mesmerizing, officials warn that the volcano is also producing toxic gases and other hazards.
Kīlauea's eruptions uncover secrets of volcanic activity
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Since just before Christmas, Kīlauea has been putting on a stop-and-go volcanic show—and it’s more than just a spectacular display. According to a University of Hawaii at Hilo geologist, the pattern of eruptions offers insight into the volcano’s inner workings and future behavior. Vote now to name two baby sharks at Sea Life Park Hawaii Kīlauea has erupted 21 times since December 2024, said Dr. Steven Lundblad, a geolog…
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