January 17, 2025 — Kīlauea, view of the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu

View from the southwest rim of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kīlauea, where the temporary S2 webcam is located. This view looks down on the active north and south vents on the morning of January 17, 2025, as lava fountains reached 100-115 ft (30-35 m) high and feeding lava flows in the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu. The volcanic plume was going almost straight up from the lack of wind. USGS photo by D. Downs.