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December 23, 2024 - V1cam captures Kīlauea summit eruption onset

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Detailed Description

The V1cam provides a live view of Kīlauea caldera down-dropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the northwest rim of the caldera. It captured the Kīlauea summit eruption start on December 23, 2024, and images are compiled into a timelapse sequence here. The camera angle shifts in the middle of the video, as the camera view was adjusted to better capture the lava fountains. USGS webcam video. 

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