April 23, 2026 — Panorama of Kīlauea episode 45
Detailed Description
This panoramic photo, taken at sunrise from the northern caldera rim, shows the full span of activity during lava fountaining episode 45 at the summit of Kīlauea, with the north fountain supplying a channelized lava flow that reached into the eastern portion of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor. Just to the right of the fountain is the new hill of tephra formed during the current eruption. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.