Images related to Plume from Kilauea’s Halema’uma’u Crater

Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea

Acquired June 29, 2009, this true-color image shows a small plume from a crater at Kilauea. A similar plume rises along the coastline where hot lava meets cold ocean water.

Published Jul 14, 2009

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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea

This false-color image shows activity at Kilauea on May 21, 2009, including fresh lava flows, volcanic plumes, and areas of scorching temperatures.

Published May 22, 2009

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Kilauea Volcano
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Kilauea Volcano

his image shows the results of previous eruptive activity at Kilauea’s main crater and the Mauna Ulu crater on the volcano’s flank. A close look at the bare rock around the volcanoes reveals rivulets of rock, slightly darker than their surroundings, flowing from both craters toward the coast. In between areas of bare lava, vegetation has managed to thrive.

Published Jul 29, 2007

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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea

Acquired December 11, 2009, these true-color images show a wide-area and two close-up views of plumes from Kilauea, including plumes from Halema‘uma‘u and Pu‘u O‘o Craters.

Published Dec 16, 2009

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Plume from Kilauea Volcano
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Plume from Kilauea Volcano

Published Jul 9, 2008

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100 Years at Kilauea
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100 Years at Kilauea

January 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, situated on the rim of Kilauea Caldera.

Published Jan 31, 2012

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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea

Relatively clear skies allow a view of plumes from Kilauea on May 24, 2009.

Published May 27, 2009

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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea

Sulfur dioxide plume from Halema’uma’u Crater, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii.

Published Jan 19, 2011

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