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 * [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090629_0023_bgaddis_S.jpg width="200" height="131" caption="Early morning view of glow from the vent in Halema`uma`u crater. " link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090629_0023_bgaddis_L.jpg"]] || [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090629_0038_bgaddis_S.jpg width="200" height="133" caption="Closer view of glow from the vent in Halema`uma`u crater." link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090629_0038_bgaddis_L.jpg"]] ||
 * **Left.** Early morning view of glow from the vent in Halema`uma`u crater. **Right.** Closer view of glow from the vent in Halema`uma`u crater. ||

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 * [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090630mov.jpg width="450" height="254" caption="This Quicktime movie shows the lava surface within the cavity at Halema`uma`u. Keeping an eye on the lower left portion of the screen, one can see a large rock impacting the lava surface.  This impact appears to trigger degassing and overturning that migrates across a large portion of the lava surface." link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/HMMvent_29June2009.mov"]] ||
 * This Quicktime movie shows the lava surface within the cavity at Halema`uma`u. Keeping an eye on the lower left portion of the screen, one can see a large rock impacting the lava surface. This impact appears to trigger degassing and overturning that migrates across a large portion of the lava surface. ||
 * [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0045_bgaddis_S.jpg width="200" height="144" caption="Fragments of pāhoehoe lava, tossed by helicopter rotor wash, get blown into this skylight near the top of Royal Gardens subdivision. " link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0045_bgaddis_L.jpg"]] || [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_2465_mpatrick_S.jpg width="200" height="150" caption="Lava continues to pour into the ocean at the Waikupanaha and Kupapa'u ocean entries." link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_2465_mpatrick_L.jpg"]] ||
 * **Left.** Fragments of pāhoehoe lava, tossed by helicopter rotor wash, get blown into this skylight near the top of Royal Gardens subdivision. **Right.** Lava continues to pour into the ocean at the Waikupanaha and Kupapa'u ocean entries. ||

t 3:13am from the vent in Halema`uma`u ejected hot particles about a hundred yards above the vent rim, and several tens of yards above the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This Quicktime movie (shown at x2 speed) shows the event captured by a low-light camera in the HVO observation tower
 * [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0161_bgaddis_S.jpg width="200" height="133" caption="Lava samples, for chemical analyses, are collected nearly each week using little more than a rock hammer and a bucket of water. " link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0161_bgaddis_L.jpg"]] || [[image:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0171_bgaddis_S.jpg width="200" height="133" caption="The molten lava, when collected, is about 1150 oC (2100 oF) and instantly boils air-temperature water." link="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/archive/2009/Jun/20090626_0171_bgaddis_L.jpg"]] ||
 * **Left.** Lava samples, for chemical analyses, are collected nearly each week using little more than a rock hammer and a bucket of water. **Right.** The molten lava, when collected, is about 1150 oC (2100 oF) and instantly boils air-temperature water ||

This report on the status of Kilauea volcanic activity, in addition to maps, photos, and webcam images (available using the menu bar above), was prepared by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park status can be found at http://www.nps.gov/havo/ or 985-6000. Hawai`i County Viewing Area status can be found at 961-8093.

19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Aviation Color Code: ** ORANGE ** Current Volcano Alert Level: **WATCH**
 * KILAUEA VOLCANO** (CAVW #1302-01-)


 * Activity Summary for past 24 hours:** The summit lava pond was mostly crusted overnight. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from the Halema`uma`u and east rift zone vents remain elevated. Lava flows are active at the top of the pali, and lava is entering the ocean west of Kalapana.


 * Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit:** The Overlook vent webcam recorded a mostly crusted lava pond whose level receded a small amount overnight. This morning the plume is being blown by weak winds directly toward HVO and westward. The most recent sulfur dioxide emission rate measurement was 480 tonnes/day on October 2, which is above the 2003-2007 average of 140 tonnes/day. Very small amounts of ash-sized tephra continued to be wafted on the Halema`uma`u Crater rim.

Seismic tremor levels remain low but are slowly increasing; the number of RB2S2BL earthquakes are at near-background levels. One earthquake was located on Koa`e faults south of the caldera.

The summit tiltmeter network recorded slow deflation. The GPS network, which is less sensitive than the tiltmeter network, has recorded little net deformation since mid-August.


 * Past 24 hours at the middle east rift zone vents and flow field:** Magma continues to degas through Pu`u `O`o crater before erupting from the TEB vent, located 2 km to the east. The most recent sulfur dioxide emission rate measurement was 700 tonnes/day on October 2, which is elevated but below the 2003-2007 average of 1,700 tonnes/day. Intermittent glow, a bit more intense than last night, was recorded overnight suggesting some spattering within the crater.

The tiltmeter on the north flank of Pu`u `O`o recorded weak deflation since Oct. 3. GPS receivers on opposite sides of the crater recorded weak extension through early October. Seismic tremor levels at Pu`u `O`o and the TEB vent remain low and steady.

Lava is entering the ocean at Waikupanaha, west of Kalapana, after flowing across State and privately owned land. Last night, CD officials reported an awesomely beautiful entry with visible lava entering the ocean; surface flows were active high on the pali (within the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision). GOES-WEST satellite imagery confirms ongoing surface flow activity through the night. This morning, CD officials reported rain with no views of the ocean entry plume.


 * HAZARD ALERT:** The lava delta and adjacent areas both inland and out to sea are some of the most hazardous areas on the flow field. Frequent delta/bench collapses give little warning, can produce hot rock falls inland and in the adjacent ocean, and can produce large local waves. The steam plume produced by lava entering the ocean contains fine lava fragments and an assortment of acid droplets that can be harmful to your health. The rapidly changing conditions near the ocean entry have been responsible for many injuries and a few deaths.

Maps, photos, webcam views, and other information about Kilauea Volcano are available at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php. A daily update summary is available by phone at (808) 967-8862.

A map with details of earthquakes located within the past two weeks can be found at http://tux.wr.usgs.gov/

A definition of alert levels can be found at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai`i.


 * HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE****Monday, October 5, 2009 7:56 AM HST (Monday, October 5, 2009 17:56 UTC)**

This report on the status of Kilauea volcanic activity, in addition to maps, photos, and webcam images (available using the menu bar above), was prepared by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park status can be found at http://www.nps.gov/havo/ or 985-6000. Hawai`i County Viewing Area status can be found at 961-8093.