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May 11, 2025 — Kīlauea episode 21 lava fountaining

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Episode 21 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea produced a robust outgassing plume today, with the plume rising vertically and then carried downwind (towards the left side of the photo) towards the Ka‘ū district by the tradewinds. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.

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