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Eruption pause, reduced lava supply at Kīlauea results in lowered Volcano Alert Level
Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level at Kīlauea from Watch to Advisory, and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow today. The action comes following the pause in eruptive activity declared earlier this month on June 19.
VIDEO: Kīlauea lava fountains remain about 30 feet high
The agency reports that lava fountain heights have decreased since the eruption onset on June 7, but remain up to about 30 feet high.
Lava fountaining decreases since Kīlauea eruption onset, but still as high as 30 feet
Kīlauea volcano continues activity after the latest eruption onset on June 7. Eruptive activity remains confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kīlauea’s summit caldera. No unusual activity has been noted along Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Swarm of 50 small earthquakes occur beneath Kīlauea summit over three hours
A seismic swarm of approximately 50 small earthquakes was reported over a three hour period, beginning at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, beneath the Kīlauea summit, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Lava will likely be visible in Kīlauea lava lake tonight
“Based on previous observations, lava will likely be visible in the active lava lake this evening,” the HVO update stated.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s summit glow that comes and goes
Kīlauea’s summit glow comes and goes frequently these days. This is due to a pattern of pauses in lava lake activity within Halema‘uma‘u crater over the last two and a half months. Cycles last several days to a week and consist of a couple days of visible lava lake activity, followed by one to three days without lava.
Lava Lake at Kīlauea Volcano is 82 Acres, 623 Feet Deep
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the lake lava lake is now 623 feet deep and 82 acres in size. Lava continues to erupt from vents on the northwest side of the crater, resulting in a continued elevated level of SO2 emission rates.
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight Conducted, Lava Lake Enlarges to 82 Acres
The lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu crater continued to enlarge slowly in the past few days to 82 acres in size.
Another Burst in Volcanic Ash Prompts Ashfall Advisory
Another burst in volcanic ash emissions from the Haleamaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaiʻi Island was recorded at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, prompting a special weather statement advising area residents of light ashfall and hazardous air quality.
Increased Vog Forecast, Explosive Event Possible
Due to a forecast of decreasing tradewinds, residents are advised to monitor their sensitivity to increased levels of sulfur dioxide this week.
Lowering of Lava Lake Raises Potential for Explosive Eruptions
The steady lowering of the lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano has raised the potential for explosive eruptions in the coming weeks.
