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February 26, 2026 — Thermal maps of Kīlauea summit in February 2026

February 26, 2026
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Color map showing temperature of crater floor
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These thermal maps at the summit of Kīlauea show the crater floor after episodes 41 and 42. Episode 41 produced a lava flow that covered much of the eastern crater floor, while episode 42 produced flows that stopped short of reaching the eastern edge of the crater floor. 
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