February 26, 2026 — Sampling on Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor, Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist collects a cooled lava sample from the front of the episode 42 lava flow on Halema‘uma‘u crater floor at Kīlauea summit. The chemistry of these lava samples is analyzed to better understand the magmatic plumbing system and inform our understanding of eruptive hazards. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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Public Domain.