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August 5, 2025 — Laser rangefinder measurements of north vent

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On August 5, USGS geologists used a laser rangefinder to measure the elevation of the small lava pond spotted today within the Halema‘uma‘u north vent at the summit of Kīlauea. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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