Hawaii’s Mauna Loa has begun erupting for the first time since 1984.
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Satellite animations of this event:
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Heat Signature Illuminates Mauna Loa’s Lava
Description:
Lava continues to show as a heat signature during Mauna Loa’s eruption.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: Natural Color-Fire
Mauna Loa's Eruption Continues
Description:
The eruption of Mauna Loa continues on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: Fire Temperature, GeoColor
A Six Day Time-lapse of Mauna Loa Erupting
Description:
A six day time lapse of Mauna Loa erupting in Hawaii.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: GeoColor
High Resolution View of Mauna Loa's Eruption
Description:
GOES-18 provides 30-second imagery of Mauna Loa erupting.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: GeoColor
Mauna Loa Erupts for First Time Since 1984
Description:
The emissions from Mauna Loa’s initial eruption.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: Ash (EUMETSAT)
Lava Flow Detected After Mauna Loa Erupts
Description:
Lava flows as seen from GOES-18’s fire temperature product.
Satellite: GOES-18
Product: Fire Temperature