Active
Reference catalog classification for Kilauea; this is not a current alert level.
1247m
Summit elevation of 1247 meters (4091 feet) above sea level.
Shield volcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 19.421°, -155.287° in Hawaii, USA.
About Kilauea
Kilauea is a shield volcano on the Island of Hawaii. Its long-lived Pu'u 'O'o eruption began in 1983 and ended in 2018. That historical episode must not be read as a claim of uninterrupted eruption today.
Historical source: USGS eruption history.
Key Facts
- Location: Hawaii, USA (19.421°, -155.287°)
- Elevation: 1247 meters (4091 feet)
- Type: Shield volcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Live activity status: Kilauea
Source: NASA EONET + NOAA NCEI active volcano database. Last update: 2026-10-11 15:04 UTC.
- Listed as currently active in NASA/NCEI active-volcano feeds
- Country: Hawaii
- Last known eruption: 2024
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Kilauea record
Kilauea is cataloged as a Shield volcano in Hawaii, USA, with a reference elevation of 1247 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kilauea volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Kilauea as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Kilauea bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Kilauea?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.