March 5, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption monitoring overflight, episode 12

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted a monitoring helicopter overflight of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, at Kīlauea summit, at 10 a.m. HST on March 5, 2025. Episode 12 of the eruption was still active at this point in time, though it ended later that morning at approximately 10:37 a.m. HST. Scientists conducted sampling of lava in the north portion of the crater.  All samples are collected in coordination with and after receiving permission from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Analysis of the sample will provide information for ongoing eruption hazard assessment.