Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt Again Between October 28 and November 5

The US Geological Survey says Kilauea volcano in Hawaii may erupt again soon. The previous outburst at Halemaumau crater has paused for now, though the ground there kept rising.

Kilauea volcano eruption at Halemaumau crater in Hawaii
Lava from a previous Kilauea volcano eruption at Halemaumau crater, Hawaii (Archive photo: AP Photo / U.S. Geological Survey)
New Eruption Window Announced

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii could erupt again between October 28 and November 5, the US Geological Survey has warned. The agency shared this forecast in its latest volcano update.

What The USGS Report Says

Officials based the prediction on past fountaining patterns at the volcano. The agency stated:

“””If we assume that the fountaining pattern returns to previous patterns, then according to the preliminary forecast, episode 56 (of the eruption, editor’s note) could occur in the period from October 28 to November 5.”””

Previous Eruption Pauses, But Ground Keeps Rising

American seismologists confirmed that the earlier eruption at Halemaumau crater has paused. That eruption began on October 17 and ran for several days. Scientists noted something interesting though. The ground surface there kept rising all the way through Wednesday, a sign that pressure may still be building underground.

No Danger To Nearby Communities For Now

Experts say Kilauea currently poses no threat to nearby towns or key infrastructure. Monitoring teams continue tracking the volcano closely as the predicted window approaches. Residents and visitors are advised to follow official USGS updates for the latest safety guidance.


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