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August 25, 2025 — Kīlauea degassing

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A helicopter can be seen in the upper left portion of the photo, with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists onboard conducting a photogrammetric survey of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor following the episode 31 lava fountaining on August 22-23, 2025. The passive outgassing plume originates from the vent complex that has been active in the current eruption. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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