View from the W rim of Kīlauea Caldera just before 5 a.m. HST on Dec. 21, 2020. The main fountain height is ~18 m (59 ft) and with two other fissures feeds a growing lava lake at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Volcanic gas continues to travel downwind, southwest of the vents.

Follow these safety tips if you're threatened by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: ✅ Monitor updates & instructions from local officials. ✅ If it's safe, stay indoors to avoid volcanic ash. Cover vents & seal doors/windows. ✅ If outside, beware of fallen ash. ready.gov/volcanoes

"December 21, 2020 - sunrise at the new eruption site in Kīlauea caldera." - Thank you USGS Volcanoes🌋 for the photos!

#update As of just after 6 am, the middle of the 3 fissures that opened at Kīlauea last night has paused; the main eastern and weaker western fissures remain active. Lava continues to fill Halemaʻumaʻu, and volcanic gas and glass (Pele's hair) travels downwind. -USGS

Annotated map shows locations of fissure vents that opened late on Dec 20. Red spots are approximate locations of fissure vents feeding lava flowing into the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u crater. Water lake at the base of Halema‘uma‘u crater has been replaced with a growing lava lake.

Check out the sheer power of the fissures spewing lava within the Halema’uma’u Crater. As of 6:30 a.m., officials reported the situation had stabilized and only 2 of 3 fissures were active. The activity remains contained within the crater and did not threaten any homes. #HNN

Early morning photo of the plume generated during the ongoing eruption at #Kīlauea's summit. Plume (primarily water vapor, CO2, SO2, with trace amounts of other gases) drifts with the wind (currently toward the SW). Air quality tracker at ow.ly/wPGK50CRiJq

Kīlauea Message Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:52:37 HST: Lava continues to fill a growing pond contained within Halemaʻumaʻu crater fed by two fissures. Gas emissions and seismic activity remain elevated. No activity outside of the crater has been observed.

Early AM photo of #Kilauea2020 #eruption. ♨️ Lava lake depth = 156m (515 ft) 📏 Lake rose 23m (75 ft) in ~24 hours 🌋 Eastern vent more vigorous than western ⛲ Fountain interacting with lake surface

M 6.3 - 2 km SE of Calatagan, Philippines PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - VI DYFI? - VI Time 2020-12-24 23:43:42 UTC 2020-12-24 23:43:42 UTC at epicenter Location 13.817°N 120.646°E Depth 113.96 km (70.81 mi) ift.tt/3mHjFDi

NO tsunami threat from 6.9 earthquake in Philippines.

Strong earthquake shakes Philippines; no Pacific-wide tsunami expected 808ne.ws/3hoZoS0

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat for Hawaii after 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Philippines. #HawaiiNews trib.al/iZGDMsf

On the night before Christmas, please celebrate safely. Wear a mask over both nose and mouth. Wash hands often. Keep a distance of 6 feet between others. Socially gather with only members of your household.

Kīlauea Message Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:35:02 HST: Two fissures continue to erupt lava that fills a growing lake contained in Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Gas emissions and seismic activity remain elevated. HVO continues to closely monitor the situation.

Respite areas for residents who need to evacuate are opened at the Lahaina Civic Center and Kihei Community Center. bit.ly/3nTtXld?utm_me… kitv.com/story/43102416…

High Surf Warning in Effect for North and West Shores on Oahu from 6 PM 12/28 TO 6 AM HST 12/30 hnl.info/a/wc.php?i=1i6…

Special Marine Warning including the Maui County Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters, Alenuihaha Channel, Maui County Leeward Waters and Maalaea Bay until 4:00 PM HST

HFO issues GUSTY WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TO AFFECT KAHOOLAWE AND MAUI till 4:30 PM HST nwschat.weather.gov/p.php?pid=2021…

2nd strong quake today strikes off Loyalty Islands; no #HItsunami threat 808ne.ws/2Z3vcmX