Mon Sep 23 22:46:51 UTC 2024: ## Kilauea Volcano Eruption Officially Over

**HONOLULU, HAWAII (Sept. 24, 2024)** – The recent eruption at Kilauea volcano, which began on September 15th, has officially ended, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). The eruption, characterized by lava fountains near Napau Crater in a remote area of the volcano’s middle East Rift Zone, concluded around 10 a.m. on September 20th.

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the eruption’s end based on a combination of factors. Seismic activity in the area has significantly decreased, with no signs of magma movement within vents. Ground deformation data, previously indicating magma flow from the summit to the middle East Rift Zone, has slowed dramatically or ceased. Additionally, volcanic gas emissions have returned to near background levels.

The HVO has lowered the volcano alert level for ground-based hazards from “watch” to “advisory” and the aviation color code from orange to yellow. Officials emphasize that the eruption is unlikely to restart, and no changes have been detected in other areas of the volcano, including the lower East Rift Zone and Southwest Rift Zone.

While the recent eruption occurred in a remote area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, it served as a reminder of the dynamic nature of Kilauea and the importance of continued monitoring.

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