Last week, scientists observed a swarm of earthquakes under Mauna Loa. The activity has since returned to background levels, and the volcano is not erupting. (A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story.)
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Kīlauea Eruption Update: Steady Activity & Viewing, May 12, 2022 – lanikai-beach
Kīlauea appears to have recently settled into a pattern of steady circulation in its small, persistent lava lake combined with large lava flows that ooze up from beneath the hardened crater floor near its perimeter. This past week, viewing was reliable from multiple overlooks within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, continuing a long period of no […]
March 25, 2022 — Kīlauea summit continued lava lake activity – lanikai-beach
The summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues with lava lake activity. This video, taken on March 24, 2022, shows lava from the main lake pouring into a smaller lake in the western portion of the crater. USGS video by M. Patrick. Video: https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/march-25-2022-kilauea-summit-continued-lava-lake-activity
Eruptive activity in Halema‘uma‘u crater—October 12, 2021 － lanikai-beach.net
Eruptive activity continues at the west vent in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. When this video was taken on October 12, a small subordinate vent was present on the north side of the main fountaining vent. The main fountaining source was supplying lava into the lake via a short spillway. Video: https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/eruptive-activity-halema-uma-u-crater-october-12-2021
Kilauea / Mauna Loa Volcanic Activity Update (June 17, 2021) － lanikai-beach.net
0 HAWAIʻI ISLAND – Both Kilauea and Mauna Loa are quiet, and are at USGS Volcano Alert Level of ADVISORY. A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story. Video and images courtesy USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mauna Loa Volcano Activity Update (May 10, 2021) － lanikai-beach.net
0 HAWAIʻI ISLAND – Scientists have been tracking changes on Mauna Loa volcano in recent weeks. The giant volcano is not erupting, and is currently at an Advisory alert level. A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story. Video, images maps, and graphs are from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mauna Loa Volcano Activity Update: Earthquake Swarm Detected (Mar. 18, 2021) － lanikai-beach.net
0 HAWAIʻI ISLAND – Mauna Loa is not erupting, but a small earthquake swarm on the southeast flank of the volcano prompted a statement from officials on Thursday. A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story. Images courtesy the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mauna Loa Activity Update: Snow Capped Volcano Shows Unrest (Jan. 31, 2021) － lanikai-beach.net
0 HAWAIʻI ISLAND – Under a blanket of white, the Mauna Loa appears to be in deep sleep. However, the volcano is showing signs of unrest. A synthesized voice was utilized in the narration for this story. Video and photos are from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Flyover video by Tropical Visions Video / Paradise […]
Kīlauea Volcano—Western fissure activity Halema’uma’u (Jan 11, 2021) – lanikai-beach
0 This video taken on January 11, 2021 shows the surface activity had increased at the western fissure over the past two days, within Halema’uma’u at the summit of Kīlauea. Low fountaining was supplying lava to an open channel that poured into the lava lake. Video: https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/k-lauea-volcano-western-fissure-activity-halemaumau-jan-11-2021
Kīlauea Volcano — Telephoto Views, Halema‘uma‘u Activity (Jan 6, 2021) – lanikai-beach
0 Telephoto video of lava flow and fountaining in Halema‘uma‘u lava lake; spatter bursts from the active west fissure vent in Halema‘uma‘u. Clip 1: The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater is being fed by two sources from the western fissure today, the tubed over lava stream entering the lava lake at the margin (initiated yesterday) […]