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Lava fountaining on Mauna Loa on November 29, 2022
Lava fountaining on Mauna Loa on November 29, 2022

This video was taken by HVO field crews on the morning of November 29, 2022, and shows lava fountaining from a fissure vent high on Mauna Loa's northeast rift zone. Fissure heights of 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) were recorded at the time of the video.

This video was taken by HVO field crews on the morning of November 29, 2022, and shows lava fountaining from a fissure vent high on Mauna Loa's northeast rift zone. Fissure heights of 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) were recorded at the time of the video.

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Morning overflight video of eruption on Northeast Rift Zone taken on November 29, 2022
Morning overflight video of eruption on Northeast Rift Zone taken on November 29, 2022

The eruption on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa Volcano continues. Today, the dominant fountain at fissure 3 was supplying lava to a flow advancing north of the rift zone.

Obsidian rock from Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park.... Obsidian rock from Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park....
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for November 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for November 1, 2022

November is Native American Heritage Month. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, talks about Indigenous peoples in the Yellowstone region and describes Yellowstone’s recent seismic, deformation, and geyser activity in this November 1, 2022 monthly update.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, talks about Indigenous peoples in the Yellowstone region and describes Yellowstone’s recent seismic, deformation, and geyser activity in this November 1, 2022 monthly update.

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October 28, 2022 — Mauna Loa Overflight
October 28, 2022 — Mauna Loa Overflight

An overflight at approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 28, 2022, provided aerial views of Mauna Loa Volcano, which is not erupting. This video contains several clips from the overflight, shown at 2X speed.

An overflight at approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 28, 2022, provided aerial views of Mauna Loa Volcano, which is not erupting. This video contains several clips from the overflight, shown at 2X speed.

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October 28, 2022 — Kīlauea Summit Overflight
October 28, 2022 — Kīlauea Summit Overflight

An overflight, at approximately 10 a.m., on October 28, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Lava continues to erupt from the west vent area, supplying the lava pond in the western portion of Halema‘uma‘u.

An overflight, at approximately 10 a.m., on October 28, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Lava continues to erupt from the west vent area, supplying the lava pond in the western portion of Halema‘uma‘u.

A bubble bursts at Artist Paintpots, in Yellowstone National Park A bubble bursts at Artist Paintpots, in Yellowstone National Park
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for October 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for October 1, 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022. 

The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone. 

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022. 

The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone. 

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September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

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September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea (AD)
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea (AD)

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

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September 27, 2022 — Continued endogenous growth of crater floor at Kīlauea summit
September 27, 2022 — Continued endogenous growth of crater floor at Kīlauea summit

This timelapse sequence shows one image per day since March from the B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The images show that the floor of Halema‘uma‘u has been growing endogenously.

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September 12 overflight video of Kīlauea summit
September 12 overflight video of Kīlauea summit

A routine helicopter overflight of the summit of Kīlauea provided airborne views of the lava within Halema‘uma‘u crater. The active lava lake is limited to the western portion of the crater floor, near the main source of white fume. The remainder of the crater floor consists of solidified lava flows.

A routine helicopter overflight of the summit of Kīlauea provided airborne views of the lava within Halema‘uma‘u crater. The active lava lake is limited to the western portion of the crater floor, near the main source of white fume. The remainder of the crater floor consists of solidified lava flows.

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September 8, 2022 — Evening views of Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea
September 8, 2022 — Evening views of Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea

Evening views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater on September 8, 2022. Solidified crust founders and sinks at the lava lake margin, and the lava lake sloshes. Lava spatters along the margin of the lake. 

Evening views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater on September 8, 2022. Solidified crust founders and sinks at the lava lake margin, and the lava lake sloshes. Lava spatters along the margin of the lake. 

Sapphire Pool, in the Biscuit Basin area of the Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park Sapphire Pool, in the Biscuit Basin area of the Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for September 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for September 1, 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for September 1, 2022.

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Timelapse showing rise of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor
Timelapse showing rise of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor

This timelapse sequence shows activity in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, from March to August. The video shows the rise of the crater floor due to lava supplied beneath the surface crust, lifting the crater floor in an "endogenous" process. In addition, lava flows erupt sporadically and resurface portions of the crater floor.

This timelapse sequence shows activity in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, from March to August. The video shows the rise of the crater floor due to lava supplied beneath the surface crust, lifting the crater floor in an "endogenous" process. In addition, lava flows erupt sporadically and resurface portions of the crater floor.

Angel Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Angel Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for August 1, 2022 from Mammoth Hot Springs
Damage to Yellowstone National Park north entrance road due to June 2022 flooding Damage to Yellowstone National Park north entrance road due to June 2022 flooding
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for July 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for July 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for July 1, 2022. 

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June 15 — Small collapse into lava lake at Kīlauea summit
June 15 — Small collapse into lava lake at Kīlauea summit

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains active. On Wednesday, June 15, a small collapse of a portion of the lake rim created a dusty plume and lake agitation, including waves that traveled across the lake surface. 

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains active. On Wednesday, June 15, a small collapse of a portion of the lake rim created a dusty plume and lake agitation, including waves that traveled across the lake surface. 

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June 13, 2022 — Thermal camera timelapse of Kīlauea summit lava lake growth
June 13, 2022 — Thermal camera timelapse of Kīlauea summit lava lake growth

This timelapse sequence shows the evolution of the lava lake and rise of the crater floor in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, since the eruption start in September 2021. Much of the the crater floor rise is driven by lava supplied beneath the surface crust. The camera is located on the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east.

This timelapse sequence shows the evolution of the lava lake and rise of the crater floor in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, since the eruption start in September 2021. Much of the the crater floor rise is driven by lava supplied beneath the surface crust. The camera is located on the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east.

Angel Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Angel Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.
YVO monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for June 2022
YVO monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for June 2022

This monthly video update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano comes to you from Mammoth Hot Springs, in Yellowstone National Park, where the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory consortium had its first face-to-face meeting in four years.

This monthly video update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano comes to you from Mammoth Hot Springs, in Yellowstone National Park, where the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory consortium had its first face-to-face meeting in four years.

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Rise of the Halema‘uma‘u crater floor
Rise of the Halema‘uma‘u crater floor

This timelapse sequence shows one image per day over the past two months from the B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The images show that the floor of Halema‘uma‘u has been growing endogenously.

This timelapse sequence shows one image per day over the past two months from the B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The images show that the floor of Halema‘uma‘u has been growing endogenously.

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May 26, 2022 — Kīlauea — Lava lake activity continues at the summit
May 26, 2022 — Kīlauea — Lava lake activity continues at the summit

Lava lake activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. A small stream of lava was pouring into a small pond northwest of the main lava lake, near the west vent.

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Kīlauea summit overflight video – May 10, 2022
Kīlauea summit overflight video – May 10, 2022

An overflight at approximately 10 a.m. on May 10, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Lava continues to erupt from the west vent area, supplying an active lava pond in the western portion of Halema‘uma‘u within Kīlauea summit caldera.

An overflight at approximately 10 a.m. on May 10, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Lava continues to erupt from the west vent area, supplying an active lava pond in the western portion of Halema‘uma‘u within Kīlauea summit caldera.

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