Video of the fissure 3 lava channel near the vent, high on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Near the vent, the lava flow velocity has been measured at 32-39 feet per second (10-12 meters per second) within the lava channel. USGS video by M. Patrick.
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December 7, 2022 — Mauna Loa Fissure 3 Lava Channel
Video of the fissure 3 lava channel near the vent, high on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Near the vent, the lava flow velocity has been measured at 32-39 feet per second (10-12 meters per second) within the lava channel. USGS video by M. Patrick.
December 7, 2022 — Mauna Loa Fissure 3 Overflight
An overflight the morning of December 7, 2022, provided this aerial view of fissure 3 erupting at an elevation of 10,500 feet (meters) above sea level on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. The fissure is feeding a lava channel; near the vent, the lava flow speed has been measured at 32-39 feet per second (10-12 meters per second). USGS video by M.
An overflight the morning of December 7, 2022, provided this aerial view of fissure 3 erupting at an elevation of 10,500 feet (meters) above sea level on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. The fissure is feeding a lava channel; near the vent, the lava flow speed has been measured at 32-39 feet per second (10-12 meters per second). USGS video by M.
December 5, 2022 — Mauna Loa Fissure 3 Lava Channel
A close up view of the fissure 3 lava channel erupting from Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone, as seen by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews on the morning of December 5, 2022. The large bumps are standing waves in the lava.
A close up view of the fissure 3 lava channel erupting from Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone, as seen by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews on the morning of December 5, 2022. The large bumps are standing waves in the lava.
December 4, 2022 — Aerial Views of Mauna Loa Fissure 3 Erupting
Aerial view of fissure 3 erupting on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa the morning of December 4, 2022.
Aerial view of fissure 3 erupting on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa the morning of December 4, 2022.
December 4, 2022 — Mauna Loa Fissure 3 Video
View of fissure 3 erupting on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa the morning of December 4, 2022. Lava fountaining at the vent was approximately 100 feet (33 m) tall yesterday; fragments of lava are deposited in the area near the vent construct the cone visible in this video. USGS video by F. Trusdell.
View of fissure 3 erupting on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa the morning of December 4, 2022. Lava fountaining at the vent was approximately 100 feet (33 m) tall yesterday; fragments of lava are deposited in the area near the vent construct the cone visible in this video. USGS video by F. Trusdell.
December 3, 2022 - Mauna Loa Northeast Rift Zone Eruption Fissure 3
Video of lava fountaining at fissure 3, on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa.
Video of lava fountaining at fissure 3, on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa.
December 3, 2022 - Mauna Loa Northeast Rift Zone Eruption Fissure 3
Video of the lava channel issuing from fissure 3, on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa.
Video of the lava channel issuing from fissure 3, on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa.
December 2, 2022 - Mauna Loa Fissure 3
Video of a fissure 3 erupting at a high elevation on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Consistent lava fountains at fissure 3 has built up a spatter rampart around the fissure. USGS video by M. Patrick.
Video of a fissure 3 erupting at a high elevation on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Consistent lava fountains at fissure 3 has built up a spatter rampart around the fissure. USGS video by M. Patrick.
Image of the Week - Lake Powell and the Megadrought
Two decades of drought are contributing to low water levels in reservoirs along the Colorado River, including Lake Powell.
Lake Powell’s highest recorded water level was in 1983. In this 1984 Landsat 5 image, the lake’s elevation was 3,702 feet above sea level.
Two decades of drought are contributing to low water levels in reservoirs along the Colorado River, including Lake Powell.
Lake Powell’s highest recorded water level was in 1983. In this 1984 Landsat 5 image, the lake’s elevation was 3,702 feet above sea level.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Footage of a geologist taking a sample of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a geologist taking a sample of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - Mauna Loa Eruption
Footage of a channelized section of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a channelized section of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 — Video of Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone
Video of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Video of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (December 1, 2022)
Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
Mauna Loa (Fissure 3) - November 30, 2022
This video, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. The lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and are feeding a lava flow that is moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
This video, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. The lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and are feeding a lava flow that is moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
November 30, 2022 — Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone continues
The eruption on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa continues. This video shows the dominant fissure 3 remains active and is supplying lava to the flow advancing north. Taken on November 30, 2022.
The eruption on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa continues. This video shows the dominant fissure 3 remains active and is supplying lava to the flow advancing north. Taken on November 30, 2022.
November 30, 2022 — Mauna Loa Eruption Overview and Monitoring
An overflight on November 30, 2022, provided aerial views of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa. On the ground, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists deploy a new webcam and measure fissure 3. USGS video by K. Mulliken.
An overflight on November 30, 2022, provided aerial views of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa. On the ground, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists deploy a new webcam and measure fissure 3. USGS video by K. Mulliken.
Lava fountaining on Mauna Loa on November 29, 2022
This video was taken by HVO field crews on the morning of November 29, 2022, and shows lava fountaining from a fissure vent high on Mauna Loa's northeast rift zone. Fissure heights of 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) were recorded at the time of the video.
This video was taken by HVO field crews on the morning of November 29, 2022, and shows lava fountaining from a fissure vent high on Mauna Loa's northeast rift zone. Fissure heights of 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) were recorded at the time of the video.