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May 16, 2025 — Early north vent lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano

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Early during episode 22 of the ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano, lava fountains reached more than 500 feet (150 meters) above the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. This image was captured from the northwest rim of the crater around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, May 16. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.

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