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This map shows recent deformation at Kīlauea, over the timeframe of August 7-19, 2024. Data were acquired by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-1A satellite. Colored fringes denote areas of ground deformation, with more fringes indicating more deformation. Each color cycle represents 2.8 cm (1.1 in) of ground motion. The round feature east of Makaopuhi Crater on the East Rift Zone indicates inflation over this time period due to magma accumulation underground. Arrow in the upper left indicates satellite orbit direction (arrow) and look direction (bar). For information about interpreting interferograms, see this "Volcano Watch" article: Reading the rainbow: How to interpret an interferogram. For more information about the middle East Rift Zone inflation, see the Information Statement that HVO posted on August 8, 2024: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2024-08-09T03:53:11+00:00.