Halema‘uma‘u lava lake comparison photos, Kīlauea summit eruption

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains active but the area of active surface lava has diminished over the past two weeks. This image compares photos from April 17, when active lava extended to the levees along most of the perimeter, to April 28, when only the central portion remained active and very little surface lava reached the levees. USGS photos by M. Patrick.