This video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
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Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit Activity
This video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
Kīlauea Volcano — Slow Moving Lava Flow
Video of a slow moving lava flow in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken May 20, 2018, at around 2:31 AM HST. The flow is ~3 m (9 ft) high. The HVO scientist mapping the flow is about ~15 m (50 ft) away from the flow front.
Video of a slow moving lava flow in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken May 20, 2018, at around 2:31 AM HST. The flow is ~3 m (9 ft) high. The HVO scientist mapping the flow is about ~15 m (50 ft) away from the flow front.
Kīlauea Volcano — May 19 Fissure and Flow (LERZ)
Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure 20 Spattering
Kīlauea Volcano — Spattering at Fissure 20
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 18, 2018
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
Kīlauea Volcano — Spattering at Fissure 17 (telephoto)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Kīlauea Volcano — Small Explosions (Fissure 17)
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018
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.
Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption (May 11, 2018)
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.