Kilauea sunset live cam – Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu
Working, checked 14 h ago Still image · every 5 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
B1cam takes a wide, fish-eye view across the down-dropped block of Kīlauea's summit caldera, the huge slab of ground that sank during the 2018 summit collapse, with Halemaʻumaʻu crater beyond it. Look for the sharp break in level between the stepped caldera floor in the foreground and the lower, darker lava surface farther out, and for the steam plume rising from the vent area near the left edge of the frame on many days.
In 2018, as magma drained to the lower East Rift Zone, the summit of Kīlauea subsided in dozens of collapse events, enlarging Halemaʻumaʻu and dropping this block. Eruptions since 2020 have partly refilled the crater with lava. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory posts the current alert level and daily notes on activity.
Expect a new still roughly every five minutes. Morning light from the east brings out the texture of the faults and cliffs; by afternoon, clouds and vog often soften the view. At night the frame stays dark unless lava is glowing in the crater. Tip: this is the best camera for understanding the shape of the 2018 collapse, so open it on a clear morning.
This view is worth a look at night too.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- B1cam
- Operator
- USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
- Volcano
- Kīlauea
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 332010
- Worth a look at night
- Yes
- Camera faces
- West (270°)
- Image updates
- Every 5 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Approximate
- Licence
- U.S. public domain
- Data source
- USGS volcano webcams
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 12:45 UTC (14 h ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 100 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in Kilauea, Hawaii
Weather now in Kilauea: 67 °F (20 °C), clear sky, wind 6 mph (10 km/h) from the southwest. Forecast for 5 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Kilauea is a place in Hawaii, United States. The camera is about 1.2 mi from the center. Kilauea keeps Pacific/Honolulu time (UTC−10 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Kilauea is the youngest and most active volcano on Hawaii Island, a broad shield on the southeastern slope of Mauna Loa inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its summit caldera holds Halemaumau crater, home of the fire goddess Pele in Hawaiian tradition, and two rift zones run east and southwest from it. The 35-year Puu Oo eruption on the East Rift Zone ended in 2018, when lava poured into lower Puna…
On the map
The position is approximate.
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Questions about Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu
Is the Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 7, 12:45 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 5 minutes straight from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Who operates the Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu camera?
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory runs this camera, as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program. It is an official source. Its images are in the U.S. public domain. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About USGS volcano observatories Watch at the source
Where is the Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu camera?
It is about 1.2 mi from the center of Kilauea, Hawaii, United States. Approximate coordinates: 19.41, -155.27. All cameras in Kilauea
Is it day or night there now?
Kilauea is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 6:04 PM there. This view is worth a look after dark too.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 17 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the U.S. Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code for this volcano, not LiveLocation. Read its latest update before you plan a visit; the camera alone cannot tell you how safe it is. USGS volcano updates Official camera page
What do the sensors at Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu show?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: WATCH · aviation code ORANGE; Last USGS notice: 15:13 local time; Issued by: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.