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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 30, 2018

January 30, 2018

Clear skies on Kīlauea Volcano

 

Clear skies on Kīlauea Volcano...
Today, Halema‘uma‘u lava lake at the summit of Kīlauea volcano had clear views with four spattering sites visible. Through the gas plume, the southern Overlook Crater wall had a visible scar (lighter color wall rock) from the rock fall on January 19 which triggered an explosive event. There was also another, smaller scar on the northeastern (left) lake wall, from two tiny rock falls on January 24.
The weather today allowed for clear views of the episode 61g flow field and Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. The active 61g surface flows continue on Pūlama Pali and near the base, along with scattered breakouts on the upper flow field (above the pali). The closest active surface flows to the emergency road are approximately 2.8 km (1.7 miles). The three breakout areas on Pūlama Pali are marked in the photo by black arrows, and Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō can be seen on the skyline. There have been no major changes at the inactive Kamokuna lava delta.
A geologist measures the level of the active lava pond inside of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's west pit, takes photos, and documents any recent changes of the lava pond and surrounding areas.

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