May 7, 2025 — Lava ooze-out at Kīlauea volcano 13 hours after episode 20

On May 7, 2025, about 13 hours after the end of episode 20 of the ongoing eruption at Kīlauea volcano, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists observed a lava ooze-out (center left in image) north of north vent (right side of image). Residual ooze-outs have occurred despite eruptive activity ceasing at the vents, as adjustments and changes in pressure in the molten material beneath the solidified crater floor result in material oozing out. Both the north and south vents are seen degassing in this image on the right side. USGS photo by N. Deligne.