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April 23, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 45 north vent lava fountain margin

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This telephoto view shows the west side of the north fountain in Halema‘uma‘u during episode 45 on April 23, 2026. Tephra deposits have built a steeply sloped cone on the west side of the vent, with the slope illuminated by the fountain. USGS photo by M. Patrick.


 

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