Īdditional hazards include Pele's hair and other lightweight volcanic glass fragments from the lava fountains that will fall downwind of the fissure vents and dust the ground within a few hundred meters (yards) of the vent (s). As SO 2 is continuously released from the summit during the eruption, it will react in the atmosphere to create the visible haze known as vog (volcanic smog) downwind of Kīlauea. Vog information can be found at. High levels of volcanic gas-primarily water vapor (H 2O), carbon dioxide (CO 2), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2)-are the primary hazard of concern, as this hazard can have far-reaching effects down-wind. Hazard Analysis: The eruption at Kīlauea’s summit is occurring within a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Measurements from continuous gas monitoring stations in the middle East Rift Zone-the site of 1983–2018 eruptive activity-remain below detection limits for SO 2. Rift Zone Observations: No unusual activity has been noted along the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone steady but low rates of ground deformation and seismicity continue along both. Volcanic gas emissions in the area remain elevated a sulfur dioxide (SO 2) emission rate of approximately 6,300 tonnes per day was measured on Friday, June 16. Summit seismic activity is dominated by eruptive tremor-a signal resulting from fluid movement, and commonly associated with eruptive activity. Summit Observations: Tiltmeters in the summit region have been tracking steady deflationary tilt since Saturday morning, June 17. No active lava has been observed in the northern or eastern portions of the crater over the past day. A live-stream video of the crater is available at. Nearly constant overflows from the southwestern lava lake have been cascading into the central basin and accumulating on crusted sections of its floor. Lava circulation has been slowing within the central basin that became the focus of effusion during both the 2021–2022 and January–March 2023 eruptions, with its active lava surface shrinking and sitting several meters (yards) below the surrounding crust. The surface of the southwestern lava lake continues to circulate and is slowly rising, along with the rest of the crater floor, which is uplifting endogenously from lava accumulation below the solidified crust. Yesterday a single stream of lava was effusing from the base of this cone into the southwestern lava lake, but early this morning a second stream broke off to feed lava onto the southwestern-most block from the 2018 collapse within Halemaʻumaʻu, and both streams are active at this time. Deposits from this fountain have further heightened and widened the spatter cone that now sits atop the original eruptive vent in the lower section of the crater wall. The fountain at this vent has been vigorous yesterday afternoon, a crew of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists estimated that lava was consistently jetting to a height of at least 10 m (33 ft). Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Observations: The eruptive vent on the southwest side of Halemaʻumaʻu continues fountaining and effusing into the lava lake in the far southwestern portion of the crater. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone. Eruptive activity is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within the summit caldera at Kīlauea. Geological Survey Monday, June 19, 2023, 7:21 AM HST (Monday, June 19, 2023, 17:21 UTC) KILAUEA VOLCANOĪctivity Summary: Kīlauea volcano is erupting. In ideal conditions, you might even get to watch the glowing red lava slowly flow to meld with the waters of the Pacific.HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Once you reach the longest continuously erupting volcano in the world, marvel at the billows of smoke and steam rising from the craggy crater. Soar over miles of lush forests as you head to witness the power of Kilauea. Take off and rise high above the streets of as the landscapes of the Hawaii Island open up beneath you. On the Circle of Fire helicopter tour, you’ll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island’s unique rainforest, newly formed landscapes and black-sand beaches, and witnessing the results of Madame Pele’s incredible volcanic activity-scenes of nature’s raw power that you’ll never forget!īuckle into your ECO-Star chopper and pull on your aviation-grade headset, which opens up a clear line of communication between you and the pilot. Experience Kilauea and Hawaii Volcano National Park! The massive eruptions of the world’s most active and unpredictable volcano have changed the face of the Big Island in spectacular ways.
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