July 24, 2025 — Low-angle view of crater complex within Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea volcano

This low-angle view of the crater complex that has built up since December 23, 2024, in western Halema‘uma‘u, was captured during a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring helicopter overflight of Kīlauea volcano on July 24, 2025. The north vent is degassing on the right side of photo. The south vent is to the left of north vent but is not distinctive in this photo. USGS photo by A. Ellis.