Photo and Video Chronology

Rockfall triggers an explosive event in summit lava lake

A clear evening provides stunning views of the summit lava lake

Breakout on the 61g lava flow field

Breakout from episode 61g vent

Typical lava lake activity within Halema‘uma‘u

Pele's hair provides clues about Kīlauea lava

Continued spattering in the summit lava lake

Beautiful weather at Kīlauea makes for spectacular views

Cracks remind us that lava deltas can collapse without warning

East Kamokuna ocean entry still active; west entry inactive

More reminders why the Halema‘uma‘u Crater area is closed

A brief overflow of Kīlauea's summit lava lake on October 15

Eastern Kamokuna ocean entry

Typical spattering at the summit lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u Crater

Continued spattering in Kīlauea's summit lava lake

Kamokuna ocean entry continues

Halema‘uma‘u at dusk

The rise and fall of Kīlauea Volcano's summit lava lake

Breakouts remain active on the coastal plain

Views of the eastern Kamokuna lava delta