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June 20, 2025 — Lava fountaining during episode 26 at Kīlauea summit

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Episode 26 of lava fountaining during the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption began just after midnight, on June 20, and reached heights of over 300 meters (1000 feet). From the northwest rim of the caldera, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists observed the fountains supplying lava to swiftly flowing lava channels that extended into the eastern portion of the crater floor. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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