October 28, 2022 — Kīlauea Summit Aerial Observations

A southwest-facing view of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Diffuse steam and volcanic gases are emitted from the crater floor and eruption site. The most recent Kīlauea summit sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emission rate was measured on October 22, 2022, at approximately 700 tonnes per day (t/d). USGS image by K. Mulliken.