Southwest Rift Zone: The Hidden Side of Kīlauea That Could Shape Future Eruptions
Most people have heard of Kīlauea’s famous East Rift Zone. Few realize that another volcanic corridor stretches southwest from the summit and has quietly shaped Hawaii’s landscape for centuries. That corridor is the Southwest Rift Zone. For decades it remained overshadowed by more active volcanic regions. Then a significant eruption in 2024 reminded scientists and … Read more