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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory notes inflation is occurring in the caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu – activity similar to conditions prior to last week’s period of heightened unrest.

Chain of Craters Road and Other Volcanoes National Park Sites Reopen

Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, including coastal backcountry sites, Hilina Pali Road, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Nāpau, and Pepeiao Cabin are now open.

A reduction in seismic activity at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has settled down, leading to a reopening of areas of the park that had been closed.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an information statement on Thursday night saying the summit region of Kīlauea is currently experiencing heightened unrest, but no eruptive activity.

Kilauea is not erupting, but a spike in earthquakes prompted the closure of certain areas of the national park as a precaution.

It is not possible at this time to know if this increase in activity will lead to an eruption in the near future or simply remain confined below ground.

Growing seismic unrest Monday that could be a predecessor to an eruption led to temporary closures at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Road closures have been issued in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park due to a significant increase in earthquake activity.

The volcano is not erupting, but a "significant spike" in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.