February 12, 2025 — Kīlauea summit overflight Halemaʻumaʻu overview

A patchwork of lava flows of different colors and different ages cover the floor of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Nine lava fountaining episodes in the southwest part of Kalupele since December 23, 2024, have fed lava flows that work their way east across the caldera floor. Although episode 9 of the eruption paused February 12, at 8:43 a.m. HST, minor amounts of lava were visible actively flowing in the distal parts of the flow field during the monitoring overflight at approximately 12:30 pm. HST that day. USGS photo by P. Dotray.