Photo & Video Chronology — Kīlauea summit GPS survey | U.S. Geological Survey

Photo & Video Chronology — Kīlauea summit GPS survey

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory November 13, 2026

On November 13, 2026, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists surveyed the pu‘u that has formed on the summit crater rim from tephra fallout from the ongoing episodic eruption at Kīlauea's summit.

Color photograph of scientist standing on volcanic deposit with blue sky and clouds in the background — A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist surveys the elevation at a point along a transect across the new pu‘u, formed from tephra fallout from the ongoing episodic eruption at Kīlauea's summit. At each repeat measurement site, data is collected for at least 4 minutes. The geologist is on the south side of the pu‘u. He is wearing personal protective equipment, including a gas mask. The estimated gas emission rate between episodes is currently between 1,000 and 5,000 tons sulfur dioxide per day. The gas mask allows the geologist to safely retreat if the wind blows the volcanic plume in their direction. On the horizon on the right side part of Pu‘u Pua‘i is visible, formed during the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption. USGS photo by N. Deligne.

Color photograph of volcanic cone with blue sky and clouds in the background — Panoramic view of the cone (pu‘u) that has formed in the predominant downwind direction (southwest) of the vents during the ongoing eruption at Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea, the south side of southwest vent, and part of the Halema‘uma‘u crater floor. This photo was taken south of the southwest corner of Halema‘uma‘u and is looking to the north-northeast. The degassing plume from north and southwest vents is visible as it rises up over the cone. Mauna Loa can be seen in the background on the left. USGS photo by N. Deligne.

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