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February 26, 2025 — The aftermath of episode 11 at Kīlauea summit

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A Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist uses a laser rangefinder to measure the evolving height of cinder cones produced by recent lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea. Today, February 26, the highest part of the tallest cone rim was about 160 feet (48 meters) above the crater floor. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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