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June 24, 2026 — Aerial view into the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu, Kīlauea summit

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During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring overflight of Kīlauea summit on June 24, 2026, scientists captured this view looking down into the bifurcated structure within the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Magma was visible roiling within the vent. USGS photo by K. Mulliken. 

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