June 8, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The crater floor of Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea is covered with lava flows erupted since the current eruption began on September 29, 2022. These lava flows are a patchwork of different ages, with overflows and ooze-outs along the margin of the crater floor covering new portions of the crater floor at different times. At the same time, the entire crater floor continues to rise as lava is supplied beneath the solidified crust, lifting the surface. This process is visible in this timelapse sequence: https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/rise-halemaumau-crater-floor. USGS photo by J. Schmith.