HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Many have wondered if lava will one day fill the entire Kīlauea caldera, and overflow. And if so, when?
A synthesized text-to-video voiceover was used in the narration for this story. Video and photos courtesy the USGS and BIVN. Incudes a portion of the July 16, 2026 USGS Volcano Minute audio presentation.