The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Monitors Kilauea's Summit Eruption

(Credit: Michael Poland, U.S. Geological Survey. Public domain.)

Detailed Description

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (foreground) is located on the caldera rim of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i—the most active volcano in the world. The observatory's location provides an excellent view of summit eruptive activity, which began in 2008.

Details

Image Dimensions: 3872 x 2592

Date Taken: Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Location Taken: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, US