June 9, 2026 — Aerial view into the eruptive vents in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea

USGS scientists conduct Kīlauea summit monitoring overflight on June 9, 2026, to document changes to the eruptive vents and crater floor after episode 48 that took place on June 1. Both the north (top) and south (bottom) vents continue to emit volcanic gases during the pauses between fountaining episodes, and visible glow from south vent during the overflight on June 9 shows that magma is at shallow depths within the vent. USGS photo by B. Corsa.