Kilauea erupts again, then pauses, again
Lava fountaining within Kilauea’s summit caldera has stopped after just after 7 hours Thursday, March 20.
















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This photo taken from the southern crater rim, shows minor spatter at the vent and a small lava flow.COURTESY USGS
Lava flows onto the western floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea.COURTESY USGS
Whirlpool textures form in the lava pond's crustal plates.COURTESY USGS
The low dome fountain seen at the northern eruptive vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea.COURTESY USGS
Intense spattering is seen in the lava pond.COURTESY USGS
Lava activity grows at the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.COURTESY USGS
Lava fountains more than 600 feet high returned to the summit caldera of Kilauea on Thursday.