January 2, 2025 — Kīlauea eruption observations

Detailed Description
A broader view of the activity at Kīlauea summit. The lava fountaining has produced a large pyroclastic cone against the western wall, with deposits draped on the walls. Lava pours out of the vents into a large ponded area in the southwest portion of Halema‘uma‘u crater. A chunk of the cone has been rafted out in the lava stream towards the east, and is visible in the lower right portion of the photo. The broad Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa is visible along the top of the image. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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