Puʻu ʻŌʻō

The Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone rises to 698 meters within Kīlauea's eastern rift zone, forming a substantial basaltic structure on the volcanic landscape.

From 1983 to 2018, this volcanic site maintained the longest continuous rift-zone eruption recorded in the past 500 years of documented volcanic activity.

Native Hawaiian communities recognize this volcanic area as a manifestation of Pele's power, incorporating it into their traditional stories and practices.

The United States Geological Survey maintains monitoring stations around the cone to track seismic activities and potential eruption indicators for public safety.

The volcanic activity has generated 2.7 cubic kilometers of magma, resulting in 230 additional acres of land mass along Hawaii's southeastern coast.

Location: Hawaii County

Elevation above the sea: 698 m

Made from material: basalt

Part of: Kīlauea

GPS coordinates: 19.38639,-155.10500

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37