Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
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Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a geologist taking a sample of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a geologist taking a sample of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Aerial footage of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a channelized section of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
Footage of a channelized section of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, captured the morning of December 1, 2022.
December 1, 2022 - View of the eruption plume from fissure 3
December 1, 2022 - View of the eruption plume from fissure 3December 1, 2022 - A view of the eruption plume from fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone. Geologist for scale on the left. USGS image by J. Schmith.
December 1, 2022 - View of the eruption plume from fissure 3
December 1, 2022 - View of the eruption plume from fissure 3December 1, 2022 - A view of the eruption plume from fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone. Geologist for scale on the left. USGS image by J. Schmith.
lava erupting from Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa
December 1, 2022 — Video of Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone
December 1, 2022 — Video of Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift ZoneVideo of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
December 1, 2022 — Video of Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone
December 1, 2022 — Video of Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift ZoneVideo of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone on Dec. 1, 2022
Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone on Dec. 1, 2022View of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone on Dec. 1, 2022
Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone on Dec. 1, 2022View of fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone erupting during the morning of December 1, 2022. Fissure 3 continues to be the dominant of two erupting fissures on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samples
Geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samplesDecember 1, 2022 - USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samples. These samples will be analyzed to learn about lava being erupted by Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samples
Geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samplesDecember 1, 2022 - USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists deploy buckets downwind of the erupting fissures to collect samples. These samples will be analyzed to learn about lava being erupted by Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone.
Color photograph of lava flow front
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (December 1, 2022)
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (December 1, 2022)Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (December 1, 2022)
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (December 1, 2022)Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
View of Fissure 3 Erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone
View of Fissure 3 Erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift ZoneView of fissure 3 erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone. View is from approximately 500 meters downrift.
View of Fissure 3 Erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone
View of Fissure 3 Erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift ZoneView of fissure 3 erupting on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone. View is from approximately 500 meters downrift.
This image, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows Fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. As of 7 a.m. HST, the lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and feed a lava flow moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
This image, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows Fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. As of 7 a.m. HST, the lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and feed a lava flow moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
HD Camera Recording Fissure 3 of Mauna Loa (Nov 30, 2022)
HD Camera Recording Fissure 3 of Mauna Loa (Nov 30, 2022)Photograph of a high-definition video camera filming fissure 3. Field crews are out today monitoring the eruption of Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea is in the distance behind the fountaining fissure. Taken at about 7:15 AM on November 30, 2022.
HD Camera Recording Fissure 3 of Mauna Loa (Nov 30, 2022)
HD Camera Recording Fissure 3 of Mauna Loa (Nov 30, 2022)Photograph of a high-definition video camera filming fissure 3. Field crews are out today monitoring the eruption of Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea is in the distance behind the fountaining fissure. Taken at about 7:15 AM on November 30, 2022.
This video, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. The lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and are feeding a lava flow that is moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
This video, taken during an early morning overflight on 30 November 2022, shows fissure 3, the dominant source of activity. The lava fountains are 20-25 meters in height (65-82 feet) and are feeding a lava flow that is moving to the northeast at ~130 meters per hour (0.08 miles per hour).
A field crew was out documenting the location of the front of the flow closest to Saddle Road on Nov. 30, 2022, between 3:00 and 4:00 pm HST. This photo shows the front of the aʻa flow, with a helicopter for scale.
A field crew was out documenting the location of the front of the flow closest to Saddle Road on Nov. 30, 2022, between 3:00 and 4:00 pm HST. This photo shows the front of the aʻa flow, with a helicopter for scale.
Photo showing the front of the aʻa flow closest to Saddle Road, taken on Nov. 30, around 3:30 pm HST. The photo was taken looking south to southeastward from the Hilo-Kona Road, approximately 4 miles south of Saddle Road and one mile west of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Photo showing the front of the aʻa flow closest to Saddle Road, taken on Nov. 30, around 3:30 pm HST. The photo was taken looking south to southeastward from the Hilo-Kona Road, approximately 4 miles south of Saddle Road and one mile west of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Photo showing the front of the aʻa flow closest to Saddle Road, taken on Nov. 30, around 3:30 pm HST. The photo was taken looking south to southeastward from the Hilo-Kona Road, approximately 4 miles south of Saddle Road and one mile west of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Photo showing the front of the aʻa flow closest to Saddle Road, taken on Nov. 30, around 3:30 pm HST. The photo was taken looking south to southeastward from the Hilo-Kona Road, approximately 4 miles south of Saddle Road and one mile west of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Lava erupting with lava flows streaming down a mountain looking from overhead
November 30, 2022 — Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone continues
November 30, 2022 — Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone continuesThe eruption on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa continues. This video shows the dominant fissure 3 remains active and is supplying lava to the flow advancing north. Taken on November 30, 2022.
November 30, 2022 — Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone continues
November 30, 2022 — Fissure 3 on Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone continuesThe eruption on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa continues. This video shows the dominant fissure 3 remains active and is supplying lava to the flow advancing north. Taken on November 30, 2022.
The Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa has continued into its third full day. At this time two fissures are active, sending lava flows primarily to the north-northeast.
The Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa has continued into its third full day. At this time two fissures are active, sending lava flows primarily to the north-northeast.
Color photograph of volcanic eruption
November 30, 2022 — Mauna Loa Eruption Overview and Monitoring
November 30, 2022 — Mauna Loa Eruption Overview and MonitoringAn overflight on November 30, 2022, provided aerial views of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa. On the ground, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists deploy a new webcam and measure fissure 3. USGS video by K. Mulliken.
November 30, 2022 — Mauna Loa Eruption Overview and Monitoring
November 30, 2022 — Mauna Loa Eruption Overview and MonitoringAn overflight on November 30, 2022, provided aerial views of the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa. On the ground, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists deploy a new webcam and measure fissure 3. USGS video by K. Mulliken.