Halema‘uma‘u Crater Overflight—Kīlauea Volcano's Summit (Feb 9, 2021)

An overflight today provided aerial views of Kīlauea's ongoing summit eruption. No major changes were observed at the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u crater. Active surface lava is still largely limited to the western portion of the lake. Snow on Mauna Kea can be seen in the distance.