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Kilauea Crater
Erupts After a 3 Month Pause
A magnificent display Kilauea Crater, featuring mesmerizing fountains of vibrant, molten lava bursting hundreds of feet into the air. This began on June 7, 2023 at 4:44 a.m. within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. USGS geologist agreed the eruption was detected through webcam images showing a glowing presence at the summit. Geologist observed an increase in earthquake activity and ground deformation, suggesting the movement of magna beneath the surface of Kīlauea.
Fiery Deluge Kilauea Crater
The largest lava fountains during the onset of the eruption reached 200 feet (60 meters) high. Lava flows inundated much of the crater floor (an area of approximately 370 acres or 150 hectares). Within a few hours, 10 meters (33 feet) depth of new lava had been added to the crater floor.
Kilauea Crater, Most vents were on the crater floor and produced small 30 foot lava fountains at the surface of the lava lake. However, a 65-80 foot long fissure formed 100 feet (30 meters) above the lava lake surface on the crater wall.
On June 15th, at 8:00 a.m., the top of the eruptive vent on the southwest wall of Halema’uma’u crater collapsed. Then, spattering from the vent has been renewed and nearly constant. Producing frequent lava fountains visible from the caldera’s edge.
