Monitoring Kilauea Volcano’s Eruption in 2018 Using Various Remote Sensing Techniques

Ninad Bhagwat, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Xiaobing Zhou, Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Abstract

Monitoring volcanic eruptions is essential, as early warnings can be issued in case of emergency. In this study, we used Sentinel-1-A InSAR, Landsat 7 & 8 thermal infrared and airborne LiDAR to monitor the Kilauea volcano’s East Rift Zone (ERZ) eruption of 2018.