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

In Hawaii, a state made up of 15 volcanoes, volcanic activity isn’t uncommon. Kilauea erupts regularly and is not usually dangerous to the people of Big Island. However, Kīlauea is still considered the nation’s deadliest volcano, with eruptions causing destruction and even death in the past.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park attracts more than one million visitors every year to experience the Big Island's beauty. But if you were planning to go sometime soon, you might want to check out the latest warnings.

Uncertainty is surrounding the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea as scientists report an uptick in earthquakes in the region. The volcano is not erupting, but a "significant spike" in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as a precautionary measure,