Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024

These before-and-after images show the filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) with lava due to 50 episodes of lava fountaining. The top image was taken by the B1cam during episode 1 of the eruption on December 23, 2024. The bottom image was taken by the B1cam on June 27, 2026, during episode 50 of the eruption. USGS webcam images.