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Photo and Video Chronology

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Photo and Video Chronologies provide visual updates of eruptive activity, field work, and more.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Photo and Video Chronologies

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 4, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 4, 2016

Time-lapse sequence of lava lake activity at Halema‘uma‘u

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 2, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 2, 2016

Another rockfall triggers an explosive event in the summit lava lake

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 30, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 30, 2016

Views of the Kamokuna ocean entry

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 29, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 29, 2016

Ocean entry continues, with breakout near Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 28, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 28, 2016

Rockfall triggers an explosive event in summit lava lake

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 26, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 26, 2016

A clear evening provides stunning views of the summit lava lake

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 23, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 23, 2016

Breakout on the 61g lava flow field

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 22, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 22, 2016

Breakout from episode 61g vent

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 13, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 13, 2016

Typical lava lake activity within Halema‘uma‘u

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 9, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 9, 2016

Pele's hair provides clues about Kīlauea lava

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 4, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 4, 2016

Continued spattering in the summit lava lake

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 3, 2016

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 3, 2016

Beautiful weather at Kīlauea makes for spectacular views

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