Hazard Notification System (HANS) for Volcanoes
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
U.S. Geological Survey
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:26 AM HST (Saturday, March 11, 2023, 21:26 UTC)
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
A shallow earthquake swarm has been detected beneath the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, accompanied by significant surface tilt excursion. Resumption of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit is likely imminent.
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Summary of volcanic hazards from eruptions: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hazards
Recent earthquakes in Hawaiʻi (map and list): https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo
Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/volcanic-alert-levels-characterize-conditions-us-volcanoes