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color photograph of volcanic eruptive vent June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu

This video was captured from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea on June 18, 2023. The video shows fountaining at the southwest wall eruptive vent, and lava pouring into a channel at the base of the spatter cone to spread onto the crater floor.

This video was captured from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea on June 18, 2023. The video shows fountaining at the southwest wall eruptive vent, and lava pouring into a channel at the base of the spatter cone to spread onto the crater floor.

color photograph of erupting volcanic crater June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight
June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight
June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight

This video was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight at the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 16, 2023. Activity is focused at the eruptive vent on the southwest wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with lava fountaining visible at the top of the spatter cone.

This video was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight at the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 16, 2023. Activity is focused at the eruptive vent on the southwest wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with lava fountaining visible at the top of the spatter cone.

color photograph of volcanic eruptive vent June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu

This video was captured June 16, 2023 from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava fountaining can be seen at the top of the spatter cone built around the southwest wall eruptive vent, with lava erupting from the base of the cone as well.

This video was captured June 16, 2023 from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava fountaining can be seen at the top of the spatter cone built around the southwest wall eruptive vent, with lava erupting from the base of the cone as well.

thumbnail ocean month video National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe
National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe
National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is probably why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers studying it. In celebration of National Ocean Month, we thought it would be a good time to dive in and feature ten ocean field sites you’ve got to “sea” to believe.

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is probably why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers studying it. In celebration of National Ocean Month, we thought it would be a good time to dive in and feature ten ocean field sites you’ve got to “sea” to believe.

Simulated view of Valles Marineris, Mars showing areas with CTX topography Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data
Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data
Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data

Flyover of Valles Marineris, the "Grand Canyon" of Mars, highlighting two analysis-ready datasets provided by USGS. The canyon is more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) long and up to 7 km (23,000 ft) deep.

Flyover of Valles Marineris, the "Grand Canyon" of Mars, highlighting two analysis-ready datasets provided by USGS. The canyon is more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) long and up to 7 km (23,000 ft) deep.

Color photograph of helicopter with lava in background HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's B1cam was located on the east rim of the down-dropped block within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, overlooking Halema‘uma‘u crater to the west. The eruption that began within Halema‘uma‘u crater in the early morning of June 7, 2023, flooded the crater floor with lava and the B1cam was exposed to intense heat.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's B1cam was located on the east rim of the down-dropped block within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, overlooking Halema‘uma‘u crater to the west. The eruption that began within Halema‘uma‘u crater in the early morning of June 7, 2023, flooded the crater floor with lava and the B1cam was exposed to intense heat.

Color photograph of eruption at summit of volcano Kīlauea summit eruption overflight — June 8, 2023
Kīlauea summit eruption overflight — June 8, 2023
Kīlauea summit eruption overflight — June 8, 2023

The eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues, as shown in this aerial video taken on June 8, 2023. Several lava fountains were active, with lava covering much of the western portion of the crater. The area of active lava on the surface has diminished over the past day, with lower lava fountains compared to yesterday. 

The eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues, as shown in this aerial video taken on June 8, 2023. Several lava fountains were active, with lava covering much of the western portion of the crater. The area of active lava on the surface has diminished over the past day, with lower lava fountains compared to yesterday. 

Color photograph of lava fountaining Low lava fountaining continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
Low lava fountaining continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
Low lava fountaining continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023

Low fountaining has been active where lava upwells into Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This video shows a series of small fountains in the southern portion of the crater floor. Camera shake is due to high winds at the time.

Low fountaining has been active where lava upwells into Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This video shows a series of small fountains in the southern portion of the crater floor. Camera shake is due to high winds at the time.

Aerial view of Halema‘uma‘u crater showing active vent sources and lava flooding the crater floor Aerial video of Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
Aerial video of Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
Aerial video of Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023

HVO scientists conducted an overflight of the new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano, within began the morning of June 7, 2023. This aerial video shows that multiple vent sources are active on the crater floor, much of which has been covered with new lava over the past several hours.

HVO scientists conducted an overflight of the new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano, within began the morning of June 7, 2023. This aerial video shows that multiple vent sources are active on the crater floor, much of which has been covered with new lava over the past several hours.

lava in Halemaʻumaʻu crater June 7, 2023 — Video of eruption onset in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 7, 2023 — Video of eruption onset in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 7, 2023 — Video of eruption onset in Halemaʻumaʻu

The B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater captured the opening of the eastern eruptive vent in the first hour of the new Kīlauea summit eruption on June 7, 2023. The video shows a brief pulse of gas before lava blasts apart a section of the crater floor when fountaining begins.

The B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater captured the opening of the eastern eruptive vent in the first hour of the new Kīlauea summit eruption on June 7, 2023. The video shows a brief pulse of gas before lava blasts apart a section of the crater floor when fountaining begins.

Aerial view of Halema‘uma‘u crater showing active vent sources and lava flooding the crater floor Kīlauea eruption overflight video - June 7, 2023
Kīlauea eruption overflight video - June 7, 2023
Kīlauea eruption overflight video - June 7, 2023

A new eruption began in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, on the morning of June 7. This overflight occurred about two hours after the eruption onset and shows extensive lava fountaining supplying a rising lava lake within the crater. All lava is contained within the summit caldera. USGS video by M. Patrick.

A new eruption began in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, on the morning of June 7. This overflight occurred about two hours after the eruption onset and shows extensive lava fountaining supplying a rising lava lake within the crater. All lava is contained within the summit caldera. USGS video by M. Patrick.

Color photograph showing wind vortex at eruption Kīlauea summit whirlwind in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
Kīlauea summit whirlwind in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
Kīlauea summit whirlwind in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023

This video, taken from the south rim of Halema‘uma‘u crater, shows a wind vortex or whirlwind above the eruption site at the summit of Kīlauea. These features have been observed during eruptions and form due to the extreme heat. 

This video, taken from the south rim of Halema‘uma‘u crater, shows a wind vortex or whirlwind above the eruption site at the summit of Kīlauea. These features have been observed during eruptions and form due to the extreme heat. 

Color photograph of eruption beginning KWcam captures Kīlauea summit eruption onset in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
KWcam captures Kīlauea summit eruption onset in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
KWcam captures Kīlauea summit eruption onset in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023

This video, captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's KWcam on the northwest rim of the caldera, shows the opening phase of the eruption that began within Halemaʻumaʻu crater the early morning of June 7, 2023. A lava fountain bursts from a vent in the central part of the crater floor and lava floods the surrounding area.

This video, captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's KWcam on the northwest rim of the caldera, shows the opening phase of the eruption that began within Halemaʻumaʻu crater the early morning of June 7, 2023. A lava fountain bursts from a vent in the central part of the crater floor and lava floods the surrounding area.

lava flowing in Halemaʻumaʻu crater The Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
The Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023
The Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023

The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, began at approximately 4:44 a.m. on June 7, 2023. This video, captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's V1cam on the northwest rim of the caldera, shows the opening phase of the eruption.

The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, began at approximately 4:44 a.m. on June 7, 2023. This video, captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's V1cam on the northwest rim of the caldera, shows the opening phase of the eruption.

Color photograph of vents erupting lava in crater Timelapse of Halema‘uma‘u eruption, Kīlauea volcano — June 7-9, 2023
Timelapse of Halema‘uma‘u eruption, Kīlauea volcano — June 7-9, 2023
Timelapse of Halema‘uma‘u eruption, Kīlauea volcano — June 7-9, 2023

This timelapse video shows the first three days (June 7–9) of the new eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The initial intensity of the eruption covered the crater floor with lava, fed by numerous fountains. As the eruption stabilized and the vigor declined, the area of active lava on the surface was reduced.

This timelapse video shows the first three days (June 7–9) of the new eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The initial intensity of the eruption covered the crater floor with lava, fed by numerous fountains. As the eruption stabilized and the vigor declined, the area of active lava on the surface was reduced.

color photograph of vent erupting lava from crater wall Vent that formed on the wall of Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023
Vent that formed on the wall of Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023
Vent that formed on the wall of Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023

An eruption began on June 7 in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Just a few hours after vents opened in the central part of the crater, a new vent formed on the crater wall, sending a cascade of lava into the growing lava lake.

An eruption began on June 7 in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Just a few hours after vents opened in the central part of the crater, a new vent formed on the crater wall, sending a cascade of lava into the growing lava lake.

color photograph of vortex in crater Video of vortex in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit eruption - June 7, 2023
Video of vortex in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit eruption - June 7, 2023
Video of vortex in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit eruption - June 7, 2023

Scientists observed wind vortexes during the first day of the new eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, which began before sunrise on June 7, 2023. These vortexes form due to extreme heat. As this video shows, the rapidly swirling air can entrain hot lava, flinging pieces of crust.

Scientists observed wind vortexes during the first day of the new eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, which began before sunrise on June 7, 2023. These vortexes form due to extreme heat. As this video shows, the rapidly swirling air can entrain hot lava, flinging pieces of crust.

color photograph of lava fountains Vigorous lava fountaining from new vents in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023
Vigorous lava fountaining from new vents in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023
Vigorous lava fountaining from new vents in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea volcano — June 7, 2023

A new eruption began on June 7 in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This video shows moments from the opening hours of the eruption, with an increase in vigor at vents in the western portion of the crater floor.

A new eruption began on June 7 in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This video shows moments from the opening hours of the eruption, with an increase in vigor at vents in the western portion of the crater floor.

Old Faithful doesn't always empty! Yellowstone Volcano Update — June 2023
Yellowstone Volcano Update — June 2023
Yellowstone Volcano Update — June 2023

Old Faithful, one of the icons of Yellowstone National Park and probably the most famous geyser in the world. But how faithful is it really? That's the question we're going to tackle in this June 1, 2023 update from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

Old Faithful, one of the icons of Yellowstone National Park and probably the most famous geyser in the world. But how faithful is it really? That's the question we're going to tackle in this June 1, 2023 update from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

Webinar title slide showing portrait of female presenter Bulk Download Web Application (BDWA) - Webinar, April 2023
Bulk Download Web Application (BDWA) - Webinar, April 2023
Bulk Download Web Application (BDWA) - Webinar, April 2023

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policy makers across the nation and around the world.

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policy makers across the nation and around the world.

Looking northwest from the south end of the Norris Back Basin. The ... Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano, May 1, 2023
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano, May 1, 2023
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano, May 1, 2023

May is traditionally the start of the field season and plans are underway to strengthen monitoring networks, collect data, and conduct research to better understand volcanic activity in the Yellowstone region. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, outlines upcoming projects in this YVO monthly video update for May 1, 2023.

May is traditionally the start of the field season and plans are underway to strengthen monitoring networks, collect data, and conduct research to better understand volcanic activity in the Yellowstone region. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, outlines upcoming projects in this YVO monthly video update for May 1, 2023.