January 16, 2026 — Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea
Detailed Description
On Friday, January 16, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted an overflight of Kīlauea summit to map the effects of episode 40 and collect samples of the lava. This wide-angle photo shows the episode 40 flows reaching the crater wall in the foreground, with the vents in the distance. A passive outgassing plume originates from the vents and is carried southwest in the tradewinds. Mauna Loa is visible in the upper right portion of the photo. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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