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October 14, 2022

The eruption within Halema‘uma‘u, at Kīlauea's summit, began at approximately 3:20 p.m. on September 29, 2021. 

HVO scientists collect detailed data to assess hazards and understand how the eruption is evolving at Kīlauea's summit, all of which are shared with the National Park Service and emergency managers. Access to this hazardous area is by permission from, and in coordination with, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 

 

October 12, 2022

Panoramic color photo of Halema‘uma‘u crater, with volcanic gas and steam rising from the crater floor.
Panoramic view of Halema‘uma‘u crater, looking east, at Kīlauea summit. Lava continues to erupt from the west vent complex into the active lava lake. USGS photo taken by F. Trusdell on the morning of October 12, 2022.
Color photo of a silver-colored lava lake surrounded by black, solidified lava.
Image of the Kīlauea summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater. The western vent complex (fuming cones in foreground), Halema‘uma‘u lava lake and south pond (silvery surface in center), and large island (darker lava in upper left) and all visible in this view from the west rim. Incandescent lava spatter is visible at the east end of the active lava lake. USGS Photo taken by F. Trusdell on the morning of October 12, 2022.

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