r/Volcanoes Jun 03 '24

Discussion Kilauea Eruption Mega-Thread

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Much like with the ongoing eruptions in Iceland, I am gonna be using a mega-thread to connect people to persistent resources. Here is a list of the streams and feeds that have already been posted by people on the subreddit, special thanks to those people who broke the news on here while I was busy. The rules regarding what goes in the mega-thread are gonna simple:

  • If it is a livestream, news feed, or monitoring map, then it goes in here. Post it in the replies and I will put in here as soon as I can.

  • If it is an image, article, or video, you can post it on the subreddit as normal, just remember follow the rules and properly label the images.

  • If it is a video from a third party/alternative media source, the rules that have been in force are still in effect, so no submissions,. However, you can link them in the replies to this post as long as they do not egregiously violate the subreddit's rules.

Links:

USGS News Feed

West Halemaʻumaʻu Crater - USGS

East Halemaʻumaʻu Crater - USGS

South Halemaʻumaʻu Crater - USGS

Upper SWRZ - USGS


r/Volcanoes 7h ago

Image Mount Mayon, Philippines

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92 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 2h ago

Mount Sinabung eruption - February 2018

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32 Upvotes

"This violent eruption spewed ash up to 7500 meters into the air. Villages were coasted in ash, and residents were given facemaks by the government and advised to stay indoors to avoid breathing in dangerous particles.
Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were caused by the eruption..." - space_facts7


r/Volcanoes 19h ago

The Day the Mountain Disappeared Mount St Helens 1980 Washington State

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118 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 1d ago

Image Iceland Volcano 2021

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Few pics of the volcano from a few years back.


r/Volcanoes 14h ago

Discussion Stupid question: can humans trigger volcanic eruption?

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look i did warn u this one is kinda stupid. im not super super knowledgeable on volcanology, my area is ecology & evolution. but i was thinking about climate change, and that volcanos have historically plunged the earth into colder temps, like 1817, and im wondering if we got truly desperate enough, could we set off a volcano to lower temps, knowing the cost/damage?

I just think its the lesser of two evils. Everyone dies, or a lot of people die. And everyone isnt just humans. plants. animals. everything. or a lot of everything dies but not everything. id choose the volcano any day. if part of the problem with climate change is the heat spiral feedback loop of death, like an out of control fever for earth, you have to break that fever somehow, right? i learned somewhere that dropping things into volcanoes can be far more volatile than just melting into the volcano. That makes me wonder how percarious some are, and if theyre sensitive enough for us to trigger them.

In the meantime ill continue assuming the government and humanity will do nothing about any of it and just keep brainstorming shit we could do to fix it. and guerilla garden like mad. having to hope for regular famine instead of extinction really is a kick in the head.

anyway thanks! love u volcanos & volcano enthusiasts!


r/Volcanoes 2d ago

Photo of a hiker watching the eruption of Mt. St. Helens from Mt. Adams, about 37 miles to the east. Photo from Mt Adams by John V. Christiansen around 8:32 am local time on May 18, 1980 & published in a 1981 National Geographic magazine.

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803 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 3d ago

Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala erupting, with a massive plume of ash and smoke rising into the sky.

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1.1k Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 1d ago

Saw these on my flight to California

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r/Volcanoes 3d ago

Video Mayon Strombolian Activity Compilation (July 13, 2026)

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r/Volcanoes 4d ago

American B-25 bombers fly past the erupting volcano Vesuvius. Italy, March 1944

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416 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 4d ago

The Perfect Cone of the Philippines

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148 Upvotes

Mount Mayon is one of the most famous volcanoes in the Philippines. It is located in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region. It is known around the world for its almost perfect cone shape, which makes it one of the country's most beautiful natural landmarks. Aside from its beauty, Mayon is also an active volcano that has erupted many times throughout history.

According to a popular Bicolano legend, the name "Mayon" came from the beautiful maiden named Daragang Magayon, whose name means "beautiful lady." She was admired by many because of her kindness and beauty. Magayon fell in love with a brave warrior named Panganoron. Their love faced many challenges because another powerful man wanted Magayon to become his wife.

A battle took place between the warrior and the jealous suitor. During the fight, Panganoron was struck by an arrow and died. Magayon, filled with grief, embraced him and chose to die beside the man she loved. The people buried the two lovers together.

After many days, a magnificent mountain rose from the place where they were laid to rest. The mountain became known as Mount Mayon, symbolizing the everlasting love of Daragang Magayon and Panganoron. Many people believe that when the volcano erupts, it represents the mountain's powerful emotions, reminding everyone of their tragic love story.


r/Volcanoes 3d ago

Do you think Yellowstone will erupt again in our lifetime?

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r/Volcanoes 6d ago

Made it to the Kilauea

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543 Upvotes

7/15/2026 2pm Kilauea volcano Big Island HI USA


r/Volcanoes 6d ago

Kilauea volcano fountaining lava in Hawaii

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3.6k Upvotes

Lava fountaining returned to Halemaumau crater today for the 51st time since the current on-again, off-again Kilauea eruption began on Dec. 23, 2024. - Star Advertiser

photo by: spannwx


r/Volcanoes 6d ago

Image Volcano vortex at Kilauea

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148 Upvotes

I was present for episode 51. The roar, the heat... It was amazing. Epic day.


r/Volcanoes 6d ago

Meta The Quanta Podcast: Will We Ever Be Able To Forecast Volcanic Eruptions Like Weather?

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r/Volcanoes 7d ago

Image Horseshoe Volcano, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, China [Album] [OC]

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168 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 8d ago

Image The well-preserved crater of Calderón Hondo, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) [OC]

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114 Upvotes

I recently visited the Calderón Hondo volcano in Fuerteventura, one of the best-preserved craters in the Bayuyo volcanic field. It's fascinating to see the stark contrast between the arid landscape and the volcanic structure, which stands at roughly 278 meters above the surrounding terrain.

Being able to look directly into the crater offers a clear perspective on the island's relatively recent geological activity (approx. 50,000 years ago).

I've put together a photo essay documenting the volcanic textures and the hike to the summit:

https://cahuvi.com/explore/la-oliva

As a geology enthusiast, I found the preservation of the crater rim particularly impressive. Have any of you had the chance to study or hike this specific volcanic field?


r/Volcanoes 8d ago

Mt. Hood looking west from the gorge.

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297 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 9d ago

On the summit of Fuego [Mamiya RZ67, 110mm, Cinestill 800t]

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69 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 9d ago

A tornado forms during Kilauea lava fountain eruption (Dec 9 2025)

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251 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 10d ago

Video Etna is currently erupting

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877 Upvotes

r/Volcanoes 10d ago

Image Mt Baker, Washington State. Mount Baker has the second-most thermally active crater in the Cascade Range after Mount St. Helens. Wouldn't know it from this pic. I took it 7/7/2026 day hiking the Park Butte Trail.

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One doesn't think of the words 'active glacier-covered andesitic stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc' when hiking thru the woods and meadows here. But it certainly is.


r/Volcanoes 11d ago

Image Ulanhada Volcano (No.5), Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China [OC]

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373 Upvotes