Mauna Loa Eruption

Mauna Loa Eruption

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


Timespan: 12/09/2022 18:01 - 12/09/2022 02:31 UTC

Mauna Loa's Eruption Continues

Description:

The eruption of Mauna Loa continues on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Satellite: GOES-18


Product: Fire Temperature, GeoColor


Timespan: 12/07/2022 17:41 - 12/07/2022 21:31 UTC

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


Timespan: 11/29/2022 18:01 - 12/04/2022 02:31 UTC

High Resolution View of Mauna Loa's Eruption

Description:

GOES-18 provides 30-second imagery of Mauna Loa erupting.

Satellite: GOES-18


Product: GeoColor


Timespan: 11/30/2022 18:18 - 11/30/2022 19:52 UTC

Mauna Loa Erupts for First Time Since 1984

Description:

The emissions from Mauna Loa’s initial eruption.

Satellite: GOES-18


Product: Ash (EUMETSAT)


Timespan: 11/28/2022 09:31 - 11/28/2022 14:41 UTC

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


Timespan: 11/28/2022 09:31 - 11/28/2022 16:41 UTC