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March 14, 2025 —Aerial view of Kīlauea summit

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A wide aerial view of the summit caldera (Kaluapele) at Kīlauea volcano, showing recent lava flows (center of photo) filling the deepest portion of Halema‘uma‘u crater. The white outgassing plume from the recently active vents is carried to the southwest in the tradewinds. The lower slopes of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone are visible in the background (center right). USGS photo taken by M. Patrick on March 14, 2025.

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