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August 29, 2025 — Kīlauea summit observations and monitoring site maintenance

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The ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater remains paused following the end of episode 31 on August 23. Intermittent glow is visible from the north vent (lower right) in nighttime views. Small lava channels are visible near the center of this telephoto image cutting through the tephra blanket on the western crater floor. USGS photo taken on August 29, 2025, by L. DeSmither.

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