February 3, 2025 — Weak spattering at Kīlauea

During a helicopter overflight around 7:30 a.m. HST on February 3, 2025, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews observed weak spattering in the north vent of the 2024-2025 Kīlauea summit eruption. The previous eruptive episode ended on January 28, and renewed glow from the vents overnight and weak spattering indicated that another eruptive episode could begin (Episode 8 began at 9:52 p.m. on February 3). Field crews noted that within the north vent, a spatter cone has built up from this recent increase in activity. USGS photo by K. Lynn.