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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - April 8, 2017

By Kīlauea April 8, 2017

Small delta has formed at ocean entry; evidence of recent delta collapses

 

Small delta has formed at ocean entry; evidence of recent delta col...
A small delta has formed at the Kamokuna ocean entry, but views of the delta have been largely obscured by the thick ocean entry plume.
A closer view of the delta. A small black sand beach is visible on ...
A closer view of the delta. A small black sand beach is visible on its eastern side (bottom of photo).
Fragments of floating lava drift away from the ocean entry, creatin...
Fragments of floating lava drift away from the ocean entry, creating small steam plumes as the hot lava boils the seawater.
A field of blocks on the sea cliff above the ocean entry suggest th...
A field of blocks on the sea cliff above the ocean entry suggest that lava delta collapses and explosions have recently occurred. The blocks are resting on a thick layer of Pele's hair and limu o Pele, which are small glassy particles that fall from the ocean entry plume.
HVO geologists encountered only one tiny breakout on the coastal pl...
HVO geologists encountered only one tiny breakout on the coastal plain on Saturday. The pali can be seen in the background.

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