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![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 18, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-jJk6spp8W9U.jpg?itok=FSmCm5ZD)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 18, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 18, 2018.
![Kīlauea Volcano — Spattering at Fissure 17 (telephoto)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-2053.jpg?itok=qSXkQq7k)
Telephoto view of spattering at Fissure 17, in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken around 1:00 AM HST, on May 18, 2018.
Telephoto view of spattering at Fissure 17, in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken around 1:00 AM HST, on May 18, 2018.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 17, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-DSRPAuaKxPA.jpg?itok=E_CVb1OI)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 17, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 17, 2018
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 16, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-3BKClvVMZ5A.jpg?itok=djIAaxcN)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 15, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 15, 2018.
![Kīlauea Volcano - Lower East Rift Zone Eruption (Fissure 18)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-2035.jpg?itok=2elOKw59)
This video shows spattering at fissure 18, Kīlauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 2:00 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio captures the sounds of explosions and burning vegetation.
This video shows spattering at fissure 18, Kīlauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 2:00 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio captures the sounds of explosions and burning vegetation.
![Kīlauea Volcano - Spattering (Aerial Between Fissures 16 and 20)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-2036.jpg?itok=3mN9_VNx)
Aerial view (from a helicopter) of spattering between fissures 16 and 20, Kīlauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 7:30 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio is the sound of the helicopter.
Aerial view (from a helicopter) of spattering between fissures 16 and 20, Kīlauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 7:30 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio is the sound of the helicopter.
For the past several days, intermittent small explosions have occurred at the west end of Fissure 17. These explosions throw large pieces of spatter to a height of about 150 m (500 ft).
For the past several days, intermittent small explosions have occurred at the west end of Fissure 17. These explosions throw large pieces of spatter to a height of about 150 m (500 ft).
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 15, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-MxBycw3qYh4.jpg?itok=navtyU_N)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 15, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 15, 2018.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 14, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-Q8aI7om5YIA.jpg?itok=T0s42wkS)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 14, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 14, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 13, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-mMugjKaOLm0.jpg?itok=TboEkROa)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 13, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 13, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
![Kīlauea Lower East Rift Zone Eruption (May 13, 2018)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-2013.jpg?itok=-cFowQfi)
Aerial view of fissure 17 around 4:30 p.m. HST. On the west end of the flow, intermittent percussive jetting threw spatter and lava bombs up to 500 feet above the ground. East margin of the ‘a‘ā flow was cascading into a pit or graben.
Aerial view of fissure 17 around 4:30 p.m. HST. On the west end of the flow, intermittent percussive jetting threw spatter and lava bombs up to 500 feet above the ground. East margin of the ‘a‘ā flow was cascading into a pit or graben.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 12, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-RR6DaroGxQc.jpg?itok=I5PGEhNf)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 12, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 12, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
![Fissure 16 eruption at 12:57 p.m. HST on May 12, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-2007.jpg?itok=TcBYwl8y)
Fissure 16 eruption at 12:57 p.m. HST on May 12, 2018. Video by Cheryl Gansecki, University of Hawaii.
Fissure 16 eruption at 12:57 p.m. HST on May 12, 2018. Video by Cheryl Gansecki, University of Hawaii.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-z5KmyDo5L1k.jpg?itok=8x7YnXAp)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 11, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 11, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
Good weather provided clear views into Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. The crater floor collapsed on April 30 as magma drained to the east along the East Rift Zone. Based on a 3D model constructed from thermal images, the deepest part of the crater was 350 m (1150 ft) below the crater rim.
Good weather provided clear views into Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. The crater floor collapsed on April 30 as magma drained to the east along the East Rift Zone. Based on a 3D model constructed from thermal images, the deepest part of the crater was 350 m (1150 ft) below the crater rim.
During an overflight on May 11, we collected thermal images of the crater at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and created an updated 3D model of the crater geometry. The collapse on April 30 produced a large cavity, with the deepest point roughly 350 m (1150 feet) below the crater rim.
During an overflight on May 11, we collected thermal images of the crater at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and created an updated 3D model of the crater geometry. The collapse on April 30 produced a large cavity, with the deepest point roughly 350 m (1150 feet) below the crater rim.
![USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 10, 2018](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-B3cxk5JPmvo.jpg?itok=GT9CtgLY)
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 10, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 10, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
![New 3D Model of the Halema‘uma‘u Crater Summit Lava Lake (May 8, 2018)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/multimediaFile-1989.png?itok=t0S2qF3L)