HILO, HAWAII
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has downgraded Kilauea to the lowest level (Green - background) since the start of the Pu'u'O'o eruption began in 1983. This officially marked the end of the long eruptive period of Kilauea volcano, which ended in August of 2018.
Kilauea remains an active volcano, and will certainly erupt again. It is currently in an inflation phase, where the East Rift Zone's deep magma chamber is recharging at a fairly consistent rate.
USGS HVO scientists estimate that lava will return first to the summit caldera within several years,based on the rate of magma influx to the volcanic system.
Hazards remain in the area as the caldera is still a bit unstable, and the eruptive vents of Pu'u'O'o, and the LERZ vents responsible for the Leilani Estates eruption are still quite hot, and are still releasing heat. The entire zone is still off-limits to residents without escort, and off-limits absolutely to tourists.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has downgraded Kilauea to the lowest level (Green - background) since the start of the Pu'u'O'o eruption began in 1983. This officially marked the end of the long eruptive period of Kilauea volcano, which ended in August of 2018.
Kilauea remains an active volcano, and will certainly erupt again. It is currently in an inflation phase, where the East Rift Zone's deep magma chamber is recharging at a fairly consistent rate.
USGS HVO scientists estimate that lava will return first to the summit caldera within several years,based on the rate of magma influx to the volcanic system.
Hazards remain in the area as the caldera is still a bit unstable, and the eruptive vents of Pu'u'O'o, and the LERZ vents responsible for the Leilani Estates eruption are still quite hot, and are still releasing heat. The entire zone is still off-limits to residents without escort, and off-limits absolutely to tourists.
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