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

Lava continues to erupt from the TEB vent on Kilauea’s east rift zone and flow through tubes to the ocean at Waikupanaha. Surface flows continue to be active on the pali near Royal Gardens subdivision, creating minor expansion of the east margin of the TEB flow field.

Very faint glow above the vent at Kilauea’s summit has been visible at night, but last week the lava surface receded below the view from the webcam on the rim of Halemaumau above the vent and is not currently visible. Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated, resulting in high concentrations of sulfur dioxide downwind.

No earthquakes beneath Hawaii Island were reported felt this past week.

Visit the HVO Web site (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 summary; e-mail questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.