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The B1cam, located on the down-dropped block west of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, is one of several Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcams that are documenting the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea summit. You can view all Kīlauea summit webcams here: Summit Webcams | U.S.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists collected samples erupted on June 7, 2023, during the new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The samples were collected from the rim of the crater, and range in size up to several inches (6 cm) in size. The samples will be analyzed later for information about the lava erupted during.

Aerial view shows multiple active vent sources and lava flooding the crater floor. 

A view across the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor, at one of the new vents that began erupting on June 7, 2023. Fountain heights have decreased since the eruption onset and, as of approximately 3 p.m., were about 4-9 meters (13-30 feet) high. The new eruption is confined to Kīlauea summit region, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

A helicopter overflight on June 7, 2023, allowed for aerial visual and thermal imagery to be collected of Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea. The overflight happened about two hours after the start of the new eruption at the summit, and eruptive activity consisted of lava fountaining and lava lake activity.

A telephoto view of the locus of four lava fountains in the southern part of Halema‘uma‘u's active lava lake during the mid-afternoon of June 7, 2023. These fountains were approximately 4-9 meters (13-30 feet) high throughout the afternoon, with occasional bursts that were higher. USGS photo by K. Lynn.

Duane Champion (shown here on the left, with two coworkers) helped us to unlock Pele’s secrets by studying the magnetic properties preserved in lava flows. A good friend and valuable colleague, he greatly improved our ability to reconstruct past geological events using paleomagnetism. He will be missed.

Photo of Building 41, which houses the USGS Denver Library and is located on the Denver Federal Center Campus in Lakewood, CO.

USGS Library in Moffett Field has a collection of aerial photos that researchers can use when visiting the library.

USGS Library has an extensive collection of USGS publications, including the bulletins pictured here.

USGS Library has an expansive map collection with topographic maps, geologic maps, thematic maps, and more. The collection covers the United States, other countries around the world, and other planets.

USGS Library has an expansive map collection with topographic maps, geologic maps, thematic maps, and more. The collection covers the United States, other countries around the world, and other planets.

USGS Library has an extensive collection of USGS publications, including the bulletins pictured here.

USGS Library has an expansive map collection with topographic maps, geologic maps, thematic maps, and more. The collection covers the United States, other countries around the world, and other planets.

USGS Library locations offer collections and services to USGS staff and public researchers.

USGS Library's collections and services are used by USGS staff and other researchers across the world.

Part of USGS Library collections is USGS publications, like the bulletins pictured here.

Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement using a FlowTracker ADV in a river.

USGS Library's collections and services are used by USGS staff and other researchers across the world.

USGS Library locations offer collections and services to USGS staff and public researchers.

USGS Library locations offer collections and services to USGS staff and public researchers.