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April 22, 2026 — Satellite image of eruptive vents in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea

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Satellite image of the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea on April 22, 2026. Incandescent lava is visible in both vents, and episode 45 of lava fountaining started shortly later during the early morning hours of April 23, 2026. Image credit: WorldView ©2025 Maxar, USG Plus.

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