May 22, 2025 — Adjusting V3cam at the summit of Kīlauea

On May 22, 2025, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) staff stabilized the new V3cam livestream camera. The camera was installed just last week and views since then were shaky due to the strong winds which are common in the caldera. The camera was moved from a tall mast to a more stable tripod setup. As HVO staff conducted this work, loud episodes of gas and ash jetting were happening every 6 minutes at the south vent within Halema‘uma‘u. USGS photo by M. Patrick.