September 2, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption monitoring

South of the active lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u, there is a much smaller lava pond. Lava flows that appear darker grey and shiny around this feature attest to recent overflows. Telephoto image taken from the south rim of Halema‘uma‘u on September 2, 2022. USGS image by K. Mulliken.