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January 16, 2025—Telephoto view of Kīlauea summit eruption from Keanakākoʻi Overlook

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Telephoto view of the two vents erupting in the southwest part of Halema'uma'u in Kaluapele (Kīlauea summit caldera) at approximately 6 a.m. HST on January 16, 2025. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists in the field this morning measured the lava fountains as reaching approximately 60 meters (197 feet) high. Lava fountains are feeding lava flows that are active in Halemaʻumaʻu in the southwest part of the caldera. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.


 

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