Kīlauea Halemaʻumaʻu
A 24/7 USGS monitoring view into Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kaluapele from the northwest rim.
- Location
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, Hawaiʻi
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Source type
- Official monitoring camera
- Facts checked
- 2026-08-03
Kīlauea Halemaʻumaʻu
Independent viewing notes for the public source operated by U.S. Geological Survey in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, Hawaiʻi.
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Verified source facts
- Best for
- Volcanic activity, crater weather and nighttime glow when present
- Not ideal for
- A fixed composition—the scientific team may reposition it
- Camera type
- Pan-tilt-zoom monitoring camera
- Refresh
- 24/7 live monitoring view
- Audio
- No
- Night viewing
- Yes; true darkness unless volcanic glow or lights are present
- View
- From the northwest rim toward Halemaʻumaʻu
- Best viewing time
- Any time; darkness can reveal glow during active periods
- Seasonality
- Year-round
- Typical activity
- Steam, volcanic emissions, weather and eruption activity when occurring
- Camera movement
- USGS may change the view as activity warrants
- Known limitations
- Cloud, rain and volcanic emissions can obscure the crater; breakdowns can occur.
Why this listing is useful
A 24/7 USGS monitoring view into Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kaluapele from the northwest rim. The official source opens in a new tab, while this independently researched profile remains available for comparison and discovery.
Accuracy standard
- Live video, refreshed still images, trackers and scientific imagery are labeled separately.
- Unknown details are labeled rather than guessed.
- Availability can change without notice.