Island of Hawai‘i Volcano Update: Official Statement on Current Situation

Photo: U.S. Geological Survey

The Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Tourism United States and Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau are closely monitoring the Kilauea volcanic activity on the island of Hawaii.

Update: On August 17, in light of the reduced activity at Kilauea volcano, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory/U.S. Geological Survey lowered the Alert Level from Warning to Watch, indicating that the hazards at Kilauea summit and Lower East Rift Zone in lower Puna on the island of Hawaii have diminished. For the latest updates, visit https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html. 

For industry partners and visitors coming to Hawaii Island, please reference the Island of Hawaii – Kilauea Quick Facts and Infographic for answers to frequently asked questions about the current eruption, its location and how to enjoy the island of Hawaii.

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• Hawaii Volcano Observatory/USGS
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• Volcanic Ash Guide
• S02 Measurement Map - Department of Health
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• Hawaiian Eruptions
• Na Leo TV (video media briefs)

• 09/12/18: Safety is Key to Park Reopening
• 09/06/18: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Idle Since Early August; Air Quality Clean and Clear on the Island of Hawaii
• 08/21/18: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sets Goal to Partially Reopen by September 22 - National Public Lands Day
• 08/15/18: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kahuku Unit Extends Hours and Programs
• 07/30/18: Where Can You Still Go on the Island of Hawaii? Just About Anywhere!
• 07/16/18: Ocean Lava Explosion Injures 23 Passengers on Tour Boat; State and Federal Investigation Underway
• 06/28/18: Sulfur dioxide emissions declining; Hawaii Department of Health investing more than $1 million to expand air quality monitoring station network on Hawaii Island
• 06/13/18: Hawaii Department of Health to establish 10 new ambient air quality monitoring stations on Hawaii Island
• 06/08/18: Governor David Ige, Hawaii Tourism Authority Praise Norwegian Cruise Line for Resuming Weekly Hilo and Kona Port Calls
• 05/25/18: "Air Quality is Safe in the Hawaiian Islands" - Hawaii Governor David Ige and State's Top Health Official
• 05/21/18: Hawaii Governor David Ige: "Travel is Safe to the Hawaiian Islands"
• 05/17/18: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Park Rangers Relocate to Downtown Hilo to Serve Visitors and Offer Volcanic Insight and Programs
• 05/12/18: Important Message to Vacation Rentals in Lower Puna

• ABC2’s AM Northwest (Portland, OR): Kilauea Volcano Update
• ABC13’s The Morning Blend (Las Vegas, NV): Is it safe to be planning a trip to Hawaii?
• WCLO-AM’s Your Talk Show with Tim Bremel (Chicago, IL): Kilauea update with Dr. Ken Hon, volcanologist at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
• Live with Kelly & Ryan: Hawaii is Safe and Open for Business
• USAToday.com: Don't let volcanoes, other irrational travel fears, ruin your summer vacation
• JohnnyJet.com: What Travelers Need to Know About the Hawaii Volcano
• WCPO-TV (Cincinnati): Is Hawaii safe? Couple recounts Big Island trip
• Forbes.com: Don't Cancel Your Trip To The Big Island: Hawaii Is Not Only Safe To Visit, It Needs Our Love
• The Daily Beast: The Surprising Tourism Bump From Hawaii’s Spewing Volcano
• New York Times: Hawaii Eruptions Have Disrupted Tourism, but Fears May Be Exaggerated
• Los Angeles Times: Hawaii Assures Travelers It’s Open For Business As Erupting Volcano Makes Tourists Skittish
• Mashable: Don't Let Lava Stop You From Visiting Hawaii
• Jim Byers: Hawaii is Open For Business; Volcano Impacting Only Small Area of One Island