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Alert level increases at Kīlauea with movement of magma in the subsurface

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Live shot of Halema‘uma‘u crater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on USGS YouTube channel.

The alert level at Kīlauea increased from an advisory to a watch as a rise in earthquake activity and inflationary ground deformation began early this morning, indicating movement of magma in the subsurface.

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption. Any new eruptive activity could occur in or near Halemaʻumaʻu crater or the region south of Kīlauea caldera, within the closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is in constant communication with park officials as this situation evolves.

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Aviation color code has also increased from “yellow” to “orange” as a result of the activity. For more information about the meaning of volcano alert levels and aviation color codes, see https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/volcanic-alert-levels-characterize-conditions-us-volcanoes.

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