The first five years of Kīlauea’s summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, 2008–2013
December 20, 2013
The eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater that began in March 2008 is the longest summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, on the Island of Hawai‘i, since 1924. From the time the eruption began, the new "Overlook crater" inside Halema‘uma‘u has exhibited fluctuating lava lake activity, occasional small explosive events, and a persistent gas plume. The beautiful nighttime glow impresses and thrills visitors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, but the continuous emission of sulfur dioxide gas produces "vog" (volcanic smog) that can severely affect communities and local agriculture downwind. U.S. Geological Survey scientists continue to closely monitor the eruption and assess ongoing hazards.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2013 |
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Title | The first five years of Kīlauea’s summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, 2008–2013 |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20133116 |
Authors | Matthew R. Patrick, Tim R. Orr, A.J. Sutton, Tamar Elias, Donald A. Swanson |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2013-3116 |
Index ID | fs20133116 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Volcano Science Center-Menlo Park |