Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater continues at west vent

The Kīlauea summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater continues from the west vent (left). The depth of the lava lake was measured at approximately 191 m (627 ft) just before noon today, January 4. There have been no major changes at the west vent over the past day, and a small dome-like fountain remains visible where the lava is entering the lava lake from the west vent. USGS photo by D. Downs taken at about 10:00 a.m. HST on January 4.