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Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone

While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.

Heightened unrest at summit region of Kīlauea Volcano

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an information statement on Thursday night saying the summit region of Kīlauea is currently experiencing heightened unrest, but no eruptive activity.