March 21, 2024 — Quiet at Kīlauea summit

HVO geologists made a routine visit to check on equipment at the summit of Kīlauea today, and had clear views across the floor of Halema‘uma‘u. The central portion of this photo is the region where much of the lava lake activity has occurred over the previous few years, with the area now showing only wispy plumes of weak gas emission. The summit region has been quiet in recent weeks, with low rates of seismicity and ground deformation. USGS photo by M. Patrick.