Kilauea eruption persists: Lava lake continues to grow; emissions still elevated
Kilauea volcano’s summit eruption persisted for a fifth day Sunday with lava continuing to erupt from multiple vents within Halema‘uma‘u crater.
Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Sunday morning that the summit lava lake had rose over 3.3 feet between Saturday and Sunday. Since the eruption started at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, the lava lake surface has risen approximately 89 feet.
The west vent continues to be the most vigorous source, with sustained lava fountain heights of 33 feet to 49 feet, and a cone forming. Other vents include a 115-foot fissure in the central and southern parts of the lake with lava fountain heights up to 33 feet.
The observatory noted the lava lake was not level across its surface due to the location of the various vents. On Sunday morning, scientists estimated the west end of the lake was between 3 feet and 6 feet higher than the east end, and the south end 3 feet higher than the north end.
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