This thermal map shows lava flows covering the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Fountaining was active in the southwest portion of the caldera, with flows extending east onto the downdropped block.

Jan 28, 2025 · Kilauea is bordered by Mauna Loa volcano (west and north), the Ka‘ū Desert (southwest), ‘Āinahou Ranch (south), and a tropical fern jungle (north-northeast). The littoral Ka‘ū Desert consists of barren lava, crusted volcanic ash, and moving dunes of windblown ash and pumice 10–30 feet (3–9 metres) high.

Location: Island of Hawai‘i Latitude: 19.421° N Longitude: 155.287° W Elevation: 1,222 (m) 4,009 (f) Volcano type: Shield Composition: Basalt Most recent eruption: June 2024 Nearby towns: Volcano, Pāhoa, Kalapana, Mountain View Threat Potential: Very High* *based on the National Volcano Early Warning System

Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 and 280,000 years old and grew above sea level about 100,000 years ago. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain. Photo: Mischapedia, CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Traditionally, Kīlauea is viewed by many Native Hawaiians as the home of the volcanic deity Pelehonuamea. She is said to reside in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, a persistently active pit within the summit caldera. Halemaʻumaʻu crater has a long history of lava lake-style eruptive events.

Kīlauea Volcano is a mountain in Hawaii County, Hawaii and has an elevation of 3,668 feet. Mapcarta, the open map.

Find directions to Kīlauea, HI, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. Kīlauea, located on the island of Hawaii, is renowned for its captivating natural beauty and geological significance.

Jan 29, 2025 · Kilauea is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawai'i, known as Big Island. Hawai'i is the southernmost and largest of the island chain, which owes its existence to the very active Hawaiian hot spot.

May 7, 2012 · Map of the summit area of Kīlauea showing the location of the Halema‘uma‘u Overlook vent, and road and trail closures in response to the eruption. Kīlauea's caldera is located within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

• Visualization and sharing of free topographic maps. Average elevation: 3,596 ft • Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96718, United States • Kīlauea is the second-youngest product of the Hawaiian hotspot and the current eruptive center of the Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain.