Tuesday, April 8, 2014 update from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Images from USGS/Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The eruption of Kīlauea continues at two vents. One at the summit of Kīlauea within Halema‘uma‘u Crater and the other on the east rift zone, 10 miles east of the summit. Flowing lava is not accessible by foot or by car. No lava is flowing into or towards the ocean.

Fumes and glow from the summit vent may be seen from the overlook at Jaggar Museum, and other vantage points at the summit of Kīlauea that provide views of Halema‘uma‘u Crater.

During the day a robust plume of volcanic gas is a constant and dramatic reminder of the molten rock churning in a lava lake within the crater. After sunset, Halema‘uma‘u continues to thrill visitors and park staff with a vivid glow that illuminates the clouds and plume as it billows into the night sky.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers are on duty at the Jaggar Museum to assist the many visitors drawn to Halema‘uma‘u, which has been erupting consistently within the crater since March 2008.

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