Eruptive activity at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on the Island of Hawaiʻi remains paused as of December 2. However, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists on a monitoring overflight this morning observed a spattering lava surface deep in both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Glow was visible in both vents in webcam imagery last night, as well as weak spattering within the north vent. Based on patterns of ground inflation since the end of episode 37 on November 25, models

73K views · 2.8K reactions | Here's are several facts about Tuesday's eruption. Scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observation reported in their late Tuesday Kilauea advisory: "Approximately 5 million cubic meters (of lava) were erupted at about 140 cubic meters per second. Lava flows from both vents covered over 60% of the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu within the southern part of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera)". That's a whole lot of 2,000 degree lava!! | Tom Skilling | Facebook

33K views · 90 reactions | Volcanic activity continued at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano this week, two months after eruptions began. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/8264085/volcanoes-around-the-world-explained/ | Global News | Facebook