June 6, 2024 — Cracks formed around recent Kīlauea Southwest Rift Zone eruption fissures
![Color photograph of gound cracks on ash covered surface](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/multimediaFile-4067.jpg?itok=vtdqCg_Z)
Detailed Description
During an overflight at approximately 8:15 a.m. HST on June 6, 2024, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists observed the extensive crack features on either side of the now inactive fissures from the June 3 Kīlauea Southwest Rift Zone eruption. Cracks range in length and are parallel to the fissure system. USGS photo by A.R. Nalesnik.
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