December 25, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption plume

Detailed Description
This photo was taken at 9:20 a.m. HST on Christmas Day, December 25, and shows vigorous lava fountains and a towering gas plume at the summit of Kīlauea. Just an hour later, eruptive activity at the vent began to greatly decrease. USGS photo by L. Gallant.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.