January 22, 2025 — Telephoto view of episode 5 lava fountain Kīlauea
Detailed Description
This telephoto view of the northern eruptive vent within Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea was captured through the lens of a laser rangefinder late in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists used the rangefinder to measure lava fountains consistently reaching 100 feet (30 meters) in height. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
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Public Domain.