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Spray paint or sulfur? Latest Kilauea eruption leaves behind vibrant deposits

While HVO geologists were moving temporary webcams, they revisited the site of the June 3...
While HVO geologists were moving temporary webcams, they revisited the site of the June 3 eruption. This photo looks downrift, with the June 3 pad of lava in the upper right. Extensive cracking uprift of the fissure had weak residual outgassing and vibrant sulfur deposits. USGS photo by M. Patrick.(USGS)
By HNN Staff
Published: Jul. 10, 2024 at 7:30 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Is it spray paint or sulfur? Geologists say the latest Kilauea eruption in the Southwest Rift Zone left behind vibrant sulfur deposits.

While it looks like spray paint, the yellow lines are actually crystals made of sulfur.

Geologists made the discovery while relocating web cameras in the area.

A close up view of delicate sulfur crystals in one of the cracks near the June 3 eruption...
A close up view of delicate sulfur crystals in one of the cracks near the June 3 eruption site, on Kilauea. USGS photo by M. Patrick.(USGS)

They also found cracking near the fissure and residual gas emissions.

The June 3 eruption lasted about 12 hours with lava covering about 100 acres with an active fissure system more than half a mile long.

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