Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Kīlauea Volcano's summit water lake is one-year old

Detailed Description

Plot showing rise of Kīlauea's summit crater lake over the past year, during which laser rangefinder measurements of lake level were made 2–3 times per week. Photos compare the lake on August 27, 2019, when it was ~22 ft (7 m) deep, to July 7, 2020, when it was ~130 ft (40 m) deep. USGS photos.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.