
An early December 25, 2020, morning view of the ongoing eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater at Kīlauea's summit. Overnight fountaining continued to feed the rising lava lake, which slowly fills Halema‘uma‘u. This photo, taken at approximately 2:30 a.m. from the south rim of the crater, shows the main northern vent that is being drowned by the rising lava lake. Intermittent activity continues at the weaker west vent. USGS photo by J. Schmith and C. Parcheta.
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STORY SUMMARY
HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Scientists compare this week's dramatic changes to the volcano alert level color codes to the colors of the holiday season.
USGS photo: HVO field crews measured Kīlauea’s summit lava lake this morning (Dec. 25) around 7:30 a.m. HST.
(BIVN) – The new eruption of Kilauea volcano continued on Christmas morning, with no significant change.
Scientists say the lava activity remains confined to the summit at Halemaʻumaʻu, from two vents on the north and northwest sides of the crater. As of 7 a.m., the growing crater lake was 176 meters, or 577 feet deep. High sulfur dioxide emissions continued.
This week’s Volcano Watch article, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates, is all about the new eruption: