The fissure complex remains active in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone. At times, fountaining at Fissure 22 reached a height of about 50 m (about 160 ft).
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Kilauea Volcano — Lava Fountains (Fissure 22)
The fissure complex remains active in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone. At times, fountaining at Fissure 22 reached a height of about 50 m (about 160 ft).
Kilauea Volcano — Ocean Entry
Kilauea Volcano — Overflight of Lower East Rift Zone
Kilauea Volcano — Overflight of Lower East Rift ZoneView during an early morning overflight of Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone. Two fissures (not pictured) are sending lava down two channels that merge near the coast.
Kilauea Volcano — Overflight of Lower East Rift Zone
Kilauea Volcano — Overflight of Lower East Rift ZoneView during an early morning overflight of Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone. Two fissures (not pictured) are sending lava down two channels that merge near the coast.
Kilauea Volcano — Solidified Lava
Solidified lava from Fissure 17 (located to the east of the currently active fissure complex) has a consistency similar to toothpaste.
Solidified lava from Fissure 17 (located to the east of the currently active fissure complex) has a consistency similar to toothpaste.
Kīlauea Volcano — Blue Burning Methane Gas
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street during the overnight hours. When lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation.
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street during the overnight hours. When lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation.
Kīlauea Volcano — UAS Hovering Near Fissure 22
This footage is from an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) hovering near fissure 22 during the overnight hours of May 22, 2018, and looking down on the fountaining fissure complex.
This footage is from an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) hovering near fissure 22 during the overnight hours of May 22, 2018, and looking down on the fountaining fissure complex.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 22, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 22, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 22, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 22, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
White River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channel
White River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channelWhite River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channel
White River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channel
White River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channelWhite River at Hazelton IN - downstream view of channel
White River at Hazelton, IN - - downstream view of channel from bridge
White River at Hazelton, IN - - downstream view of channel from bridgeWhite River at Hazelton, IN - downstream view of channel from bridge
White River at Hazelton, IN - - downstream view of channel from bridge
White River at Hazelton, IN - - downstream view of channel from bridgeWhite River at Hazelton, IN - downstream view of channel from bridge
Dune Surveys, Cape Cod, MA
Surveying with UAS in cooperation with US Army Corps of Engineers (Cape Cod, MA).
Surveying with UAS in cooperation with US Army Corps of Engineers (Cape Cod, MA).
Kīlauea LERZ Fissures & Flows, May 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Kīlauea LERZ Fissures & Flows, May 21 at 8:00 a.m.Map as of 8:00 am HST, May 21. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015.
Kīlauea LERZ Fissures & Flows, May 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Kīlauea LERZ Fissures & Flows, May 21 at 8:00 a.m.Map as of 8:00 am HST, May 21. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015.
Kīlauea Volcan — Lava Fountain
Lava fountain at fissure 22, 9:03 a.m. HST, from the north side the fissure complex. Geologists report this morning the lava fountain as high as about 50 m (164 ft).
Lava fountain at fissure 22, 9:03 a.m. HST, from the north side the fissure complex. Geologists report this morning the lava fountain as high as about 50 m (164 ft).
Kīlauea Volcano — Active Ocean Entry
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Fissure 22
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit Activity
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit ActivityThis video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit Activity
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit ActivityThis video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure Eruption (Fissure 22)
Kīlauea Volcano — Lava Fountain (Fissure 22)
Helicopter overflight of Kīlauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone shows fountaining at Fissure 22.
Helicopter overflight of Kīlauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone shows fountaining at Fissure 22.
Kīlauea Volcano — Laze
Lava continues to enter the sea at two locations this morning. During this morning's overflight, the wind was blowing the "laze" plumes along the shoreline toward the southwest.
Lava continues to enter the sea at two locations this morning. During this morning's overflight, the wind was blowing the "laze" plumes along the shoreline toward the southwest.
Kīlauea Volcano — Ocean Entry
By the end of the afternoon, only a single ocean entry was active. The lava channel originates from fissure 22. This photo was taken during a late afternoon overflight of the lower East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Volcano.
By the end of the afternoon, only a single ocean entry was active. The lava channel originates from fissure 22. This photo was taken during a late afternoon overflight of the lower East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Volcano.
Kīlauea Volcano — Overflight of Fissure 20 Complex
Kīlauea Volcano — Overflight of Fissure 20 Complex
Ready for data collection
USGS scientists aboard R/V Bold Horizon at the dock in San Diego, CA, preparing for a sampling and data collection research cruise offshore of Oceanside.
USGS scientists aboard R/V Bold Horizon at the dock in San Diego, CA, preparing for a sampling and data collection research cruise offshore of Oceanside.