The Hilina Pali on Kīlauea Volcano's south flank
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
2019 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The Hilina Pali on Kīlauea Volcano's south flank is visible evidence of the steep Hilina fault system. Beneath this system lies the flat-lying decollement fault that has no visible surface expression but was responsible for the May 4, 2018, magnitude-6.9 earthquake.
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Photo courtesy of Ingrid Johanson