January 3, 2025 — Lava fountain and associated plume at Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea, on January 3, 2025

This photo, taken from near the S2cam, shows the active lava fountain within Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea, the cone (brown) that has built up around the lava fountain, the southwest portion of the lava lake (silver and black), and the rising plume of volcanic gas. The plume comes from the active lava fountain and also a cone to the north (right) of it that is now inactive but still degassing. USGS photo by N. Deligne.