Explosion from Halemaumau at Kīlauea May 18, 1924.

Explosion from Halemaumau at Kīlauea Volcano as viewed from Uēkahun...

(Credit: Maehara, Kenichi. Public domain.)

Detailed Description

This was probably the strongest explosion of the eruption. Rocks and debris fell among spectators southeast of Halemaumau, causing one fatality. A torrential downpour and an electrical storm followed.

Details

Image Dimensions: 3412 x 2692

Date Taken: Sunday, May 18, 1924

Source:

Photo by Kenichi Maehara, courtesy of Bishop Museum