(Activity updates are written by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.) 

The Waikupanaha and Kupapau ocean entries remain active, and no breakouts have been reported on the coastal plain since late April. There have, however, been a couple of minor, short-lived breakouts on the pali in the past few weeks. 

At Kilauea’s summit, the vent within Halemaumau Crater continues to emit elevated amounts of sulfur dioxide gas, resulting in high concentrations of sulfur dioxide downwind. 

Bright glow and loud vent noises during the past week indicate that a small lava lake is still present at shallow levels below the floor of Halemaumau Crater.

Visit the HVO Website (http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov) for detailed Kilauea and Mauna Loa activity updates, recent volcano photos, recent earthquakes, and more; call 967-8862 for a Kilauea activity summary; email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.