December 23, 2025 — Mauna Loa summit and Mauna Kea
Detailed Description
On Tuesday, December 23, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists completed a helicopter overflight of Mauna Loa's summit and upper rift zones. This photo—captured looking north-northeast—shows South Pit (foreground) and Moku‘āweoweo caldera (middle distance) with Mauna Kea looming behind. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
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Public Domain.