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Maps of lava-flow field, Kīlauea Volcano

Episode 61 flow: February 8, 2012

Map showing the extent of lava flows erupted during Kīlauea’s ongoing east rift zone eruption and labeled with the years in which they were active. Episodes 1–48b (1983–1986) are shown in dark gray; Episodes 48c–49 (1986–1992) are pale yellow; Episodes 50–53 and 55 (1992–2007) are tan; Episode 54 (1997) is yellow; Episode 58 (2007–2011) is pale orange; the episode 59 Kamoamoa eruption (March 2011) is at left in light reddish orange; and the episode 60 Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō overflows and flank breakout (Mar–August 2011) is orange. The currently active flow (episode 61) is shown as the two shades of red—pink is the extent of the flow from September 21, 2011, to January 26, 2012, and bright red marks flow expansion from January 26 to February 8. The active lava tube is delineated by the yellow line within the active flow field. The contour interval on Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is 5 m (see large map).

Halema`uma`u Vent Map

Map showing the location of the Halema`uma`u Overlook vent, and subsequent closures due to the eruption. The Overlook vent and volcano's summit are located within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.

Episode 56 Map (with Seismicity): June 20, 2007

Map shows activity from Episode 56 (see large map).

Aerial view of Pu`u `Ō `ō and vicinity

Aerial view of Pu`u `Ō `ō and surrounding features. (see large view).

Eruption-viewing opportunities change constantly, so refer to this page often. Those readers planning a visit to Kīlauea or Mauna Loa volcanoes can get much useful information from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.