January 8, 2023 — Kīlauea summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u

Photo of Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, taken from the southeast corner of the crater during an early morning helicopter overflight on Sunday, January 8, 2023. The eruption within Halema‘uma‘u that began on January 5, 2023, continues, with activity concentrated primarily in the eastern part of the crater. Here, an active fountain can be seen in the middle of the photo. USGS photo by J.M. Chang.