Kilauea sunset live cam – Kīlauea upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
Working, checked 14 h ago Still image · every 5 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
KOcam watches the upper East Rift Zone of Kīlauea from Mauna Ulu, the lava shield built by a long eruption from 1969 to 1974, about 9 km (6 miles) southeast of the summit caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The rift zone is the line of cracks, pit craters and cones along which magma moves away from the summit, and this camera keeps an eye on that stretch of ground.
Eruptions and intrusions along the upper and middle East Rift Zone have happened several times in recent years, including a short eruption near Nāpau Crater in 2024. Because the rift can stay quiet for long stretches, many frames show only lava fields, vegetation, fog or rain. For current conditions, check the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory update and alert level.
The image here refreshes about every five minutes. This part of the park sits in the cloud belt, so mist and drizzle are common, especially in the afternoon; early mornings tend to be clearer. Night frames are dark unless there is new activity. Tip: Chain of Craters Road passes close to Mauna Ulu, and a short hike from there leads up nearby Puʻuhuluhulu for a similar view in person.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- KOcam
- Operator
- USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
- Volcano
- Kīlauea
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 332010
- Camera faces
- Northwest (315°)
- 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, 12:15 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.
Where this Kilauea live webcam is
Weather now in Kilauea: 72 °F (22 °C), partly cloudy, wind 8 mph (12 km/h) from the southwest. Forecast for 4 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Kilauea is a place in Hawaii, United States. The camera is about 6.0 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.
Live cameras near Kilauea
WorkingStill imageKīlauea: Mauna Ulu
WorkingStill imageKīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu
WorkingStill imageKīlauea summit: east Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Live nowYouTube liveKīlauea volcano live: east Halemaʻumaʻu crater (USGS V2cam)
Live nowYouTube liveKīlauea volcano live: south Halemaʻumaʻu crater (USGS V3cam)
WorkingStill imageKīlauea summit: south Halemaʻumaʻu craterAlso nearby: Kīlauea: Mauna Ulu (0.3 mi), Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu (5.1 mi) and Kīlauea summit: east Halemaʻumaʻu crater (5.5 mi).
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Questions about Kīlauea upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu
Is Kīlauea upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 7, 12:15 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 upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu 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 upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu camera?
It is about 6.0 mi from the center of Kilauea, Hawaii, United States. Approximate coordinates: 19.36, -155.20. All cameras in Kilauea
What is the local time at Kilauea?
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 6:03 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 16 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 upper East Rift Zone from Maunaulu 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.