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The official Twitter account for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii
Joined October 2009
During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit: https://t.co/TQww8kZp5O
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Due to the #tsunami warning, the coastal areas of the park are closed. Chain of Craters Road is closed past Kealakomo to all use until further notice. Stay safe everyone!
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center extended the TSUNAMI WATCH for Hawai‘i. Magnitude of earthquake has been revised from 8.0 to 8.7. Analysis continues on whether Hawaii is threatened. Earliest expected arrival time: 7:17 p.m. HST. More alerts will be issued as analysis continues.
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The eruption is hoʻomalolo (ceased for a time). Episode 26 of the ongoing eruption in Kīlauea volcano ended around 10:25 a.m. HST on June 20, almost 9 hours after it began fountaining. USGS webcam photo
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What a way to start the #SummerSolstice! Plan to visit? Check the park eruption viewing webpage for safety tips, viewing areas, and more: https://t.co/YGwl6DNP5P
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Episode 26 lava fountaining at Kīlauea, Hawai'i, began at about 1:40 am on Friday, June 20. Check it out on the three Hawaiian Volcano Observatory streaming cameras, and happy Friday! V1cam: https://t.co/NH3hBzZYqp V2cam: https://t.co/0WxpKOLjXB V3cam: https://t.co/BA0Ft1uIib
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Update: Ep. 23 precursory activity continues. Small lava fountains and lava overflows from north vent started around 11:30 a.m. Sat., 5/24. Sustained fountaining expected any time through the weekend. #PlanYourVisit:
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Episode 23 precursory activity continues at the summit of #Kīlauea...low-level spattering and flames have been visible in the livestream views. This video shows flames (likely hydrogen gas burning) within the north vent during the early evening of May 21.
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📣 We are hiring a seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Apply before May 4, 2025. More information: https://t.co/qd1G8WWt0R NPS Photo of a dispatcher and law enforcement officer viewing a computer monitor.
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#DYK Kaʻū was home to the biggest agricultural field system in Hawaiʻi? Watch as the University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa and your park collaborate with the community to unearth ancient ʻuala (sweet potato) farm practices , showcasing the ingenuity of Hawaiian farmers. #NPPlaylist #NPWeek
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Press play to learn about the kuleana (responsibility) that the 'ohana (families) of Waipiʻo Valley have for the valley & the kalo loʻi (taro patches). Uncle Jeremiah Kaholoʻaʻā and Ranger Heidi talk story in this special place. #NPPlaylist #MerrieMonarch #NPWeek
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To celebrate #MerrieMonarch hula festival and #NPWeek, today we share a short video highlighting the splendid work of James Kaulukukui, Jr., a kālai kiʻi (sculptor/wood carver). Hit play and enjoy! #NPPlaylist
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Uēkahuna and Crater Rim Trail between Kīlauea Overlook and Uēkahuna have reopened. Episode 18 paused at 1:28 p.m. HST 4/22/25
Uēkahuna overlooks and Crater Rim Trail between Uēkahuna and Kīlauea Overlook are temporarily closed due to volcanic gas and falling tephra (volcanic glass and rock fragments) being ejected from Kīlauea volcano. Other crater overlooks remain open. NPS Photos
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Uēkahuna overlooks and Crater Rim Trail between Uēkahuna and Kīlauea Overlook are temporarily closed due to volcanic gas and falling tephra (volcanic glass and rock fragments) being ejected from Kīlauea volcano. Other crater overlooks remain open. NPS Photos
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Welina mai, e ka poʻe hula ma ka 62nd #MerrieMonarch Festival! Explore the meaning of hula with Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel of Hālau (hula group) Ke ʻOlu Makani O Mauna Loa and Ranger Kaysee in this short film, produced by your park’s video production team. #NPWeek #NPPlaylist
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#NationalParkWeek starts today, a fee-free day! 😍 Today we take you on a journey to the sacred landscape of Puʻuloa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – renowned for its vast landscape of Hawaiian petroglyphs carved into lava rock. #NationalParkWeek #NPPlaylist #MerrieMonarch
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#NationalParkWeek starts 4/19 with a fee-free day! And the Merrie Monarch Festival starts Sunday in Hilo! To honor both events, we will debut a new video series that features kūpuna (elders) sharing native traditions. #NPWeek #NPPlaylist #MerrieMonarch
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Don’t let all the construction in the park drive you crazy! On 4/16 & 17, work accelerates near the park entrance and the first leg of the roundabout. Expect temporary lane closures and a wild ride of detours! For more info: https://t.co/AxawPmdsrZ NPS Photo
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Pele pau for now. The eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano ended around 9:45 a.m. this morning (4/9/25). Episode 17 lasted 35.5 hours. This historic pūkaʻina (series) of summit eruptions has been extraordinary! USGS webcam photo
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A hui hou! (Until we meet again!) Episode ʻumi kūmāono (16) of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption ended at 12:03 p.m. HST April 2, 2025. This photo was taken from Volcano House two minutes after the fountain stopped in the south vent. ʻUmi kūmāono lasted 36 hours. NPS Photo
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Episode 16 on the ongoing Kīlauea eruption is underway. NPS Photo/J.Wei ⬇️for viewing and safety info: https://t.co/dSvCVQI851
Kilauea Message 2025-04-01 07:11:39 HST: Volcanoes in both Hawaiʻi and Iceland, the Earth's two largest hotspots, are erupting today. Happy April Fools Day! And they actually are erupting, no fooling!
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It appears episode 14 has started. No fountains (yet?) and it is rainy so visibility could be limited. Planning to visit? Be prepared! Click here for safety and other tips:
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Kilauea Message 2025-03-19 10:23:38 HST: Small lava flows began erupting from the south vent around 9:50 am HST on March 19. Both the north and south vent are continuously erupting degassed lava flows as of 10:20 am HST and this activity appears to be the start of episode 14.
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A moon of many names captures our attention no matter what we call it. The hoku (full moon) blood moon lunar eclipse revealed itself between rain and clouds over Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park last night. Did you see it? NPS Photo/J.Wei
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