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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 5, 2019

By Kīlauea September 5, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond

 

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Day-to-day changes in the water level at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u are subtle and impossible to accurately measure. But when comparing views of the pond over several days some differences can be seen, as shown in these images. Rocks that were visible in the the water on September 2 could no longer be seen today (September 5). Note particularly that the two rocks protruding above water at the top of the September 2 photo are now submerged—evidence that the pond continues to slowly rise. USGS photos by D. Swanson. (Public domain.)
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HVO geologists have been making daily treks to the summit of Kīlauea to observe and measure the water pond at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. USGS photo by K. Mulliken, 08-30-2019. (Public domain.)
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