05-02-2018, 04:45 AM
Update last night:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kil...tatus.html
“During a helicopter overflight to Pu'u 'O’o earlier today, geologists observed a new fissure and crack extending about 1 km (0.6 miles) uprift (west) from the west flank of the Pu'u 'O’o cone. A small amount of lava erupted from the crack during yesterday's collapse of the Pu'u 'O’o crater floor. Geologists also noted red ash that was deposited around Pu'u 'O’o and blown farther downwind; the ash resulted from small explosions that accompanied the collapse of the crater floor.
Hazard Analysis
The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Pu'u 'O’o cone following Monday's collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak. The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.”
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kil...tatus.html
“During a helicopter overflight to Pu'u 'O’o earlier today, geologists observed a new fissure and crack extending about 1 km (0.6 miles) uprift (west) from the west flank of the Pu'u 'O’o cone. A small amount of lava erupted from the crack during yesterday's collapse of the Pu'u 'O’o crater floor. Geologists also noted red ash that was deposited around Pu'u 'O’o and blown farther downwind; the ash resulted from small explosions that accompanied the collapse of the crater floor.
Hazard Analysis
The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Pu'u 'O’o cone following Monday's collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak. The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.”