Kilauea a year later

It has been a year since we viewed the lava welling up in Halemaumau Crater. It was an experience that few have ever seen. However, the lava soon receded and has not again made its way onto the crater floor. To experience something like that is all a matter of timing. During the past year the lava level has been oscillating, but has not rising to the extent that it did a year ago. It is always best to check on the lava levels before visiting the crater. To do this visit the website which shows webcam views of the eruption areas at: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cams/ . The various cameras will give you a good idea of what is visible at the eruption site. In any event, the best time for viewing is after dark when at least the glow from the lava is visible.