Volcanic activity diminished on Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone
Detailed Description
The UAS team (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) flew a mission over fissure 8 to assess conditions within the cinder cone. As shown, fissure 8 contains two small ponds deep within its crater. One pond slowly circulates with an incandescent surface while the other pond is stagnant with a crusted top.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.