January 16, 2026 — Kīlauea summit monitoring overflight
Detailed Description
A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist collects images for photogrammetric processing at the summit of Kīlauea following episode 40 lava fountaining. These surveys help determine the volume of lava erupted during each episode, and the crater infilling rates. USGS photo by T. Orr.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.