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Kīlauea summit eruption - September 10, 2023

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This image, taken from near the Uēkahuna overlook, shows the main and westernmost fountain within Kīlauea caldera erupting the afternoon of September 10, 2023. This vent is no longer active, and was located on the eastern portion of Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor. The lava fountain was measured as approximately 70 meters (230 feet) wide around when this photo was taken. USGS image by M. Patrick.

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