Episode 30 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
An aerial photograph of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater taken during an overflight on August 6, 2025. This photo, looking to the west, shows episode 30 lava fountains and lava flows covering the crater floor. A thick plume of volcanic gas and water vapor is seen rising from the vent and being blown to the southeast during normal trade wind conditions. USGS photo by M. Bagnardi.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.