Mauna Loa Eruption Resources & Updates

The ongoing Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, as viewed from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) shortly after 6 a.m. HST on December 4, 2022. The eruption continues, with a flow front that is slowly advancing towards the highway.

The ongoing Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, as viewed from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) shortly after 6 a.m. HST on December 4, 2022. The eruption continues, with a flow front that is slowly advancing towards the highway. USGS image by N. Deligne. 

Volcano Updates:

USGS official statements on the ongoing eruption at Mauna Loa

https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna-loa/volcano-updates

  • Flow maps

  • Daily updates

  • current warnings

Visitor Information:

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION

  • Information on where to safely view lava flows

  • Planning your trip

https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

Community Resources:

COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY

  • Current warnings

  • Vog forecasts

  • Evacuation & community safety plans

https://hawaii-county-volcano-hazards-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/

A map of the current lava flow at the summit of Mauna Loa on December 5th 2022.

Find updated flow maps at USGS.gov

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