Photo and Video Chronology - Fissure Eruption in Kīlauea Volcano's Southwest Rift Zone, June 3, 2024
Kīlauea volcano is erupting. A new eruption began at approximately 12:30 a.m. HST on Monday, June 3, about 4 km (2.5 miles) southwest of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Gas geochemistry field team visits Kīlauea's Southwest Rift Zone eruption, 6 a.m. HST June 3, 2024
HVO scientists visit & map the Southwest Rift Zone eruption site, morning of June 3
This reference map depicts the location and order of formation of fissure vents that began erupting from Kīlauea Southwest Rift Zone at approximately 12:30 a.m. HST on June 3, 2024. The red outlines indicate the limits of new lava flows as of 10 p.m. HST on June 3. Lava effusion from the vents ceased around 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon on June 3, but volcanic gas emissions and glow were still observed in the afternoon and overnight hours.
Morning helicopter overflight, 6 a.m. HST June 3
Overnight views of the eruption from Mauna Kea and the Southwest Rift Zone, June 3
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