March 14, 2025—View of Kīlauea December 1974 fissures and lava flows

An aerial view of the December 31, 1974 fissures and lava flows taken during an overflight of Kīlauea summit and upper Southwest Rift Zone on March 14, 2025. The 1974 eruption lasted 6 hours and occurred in Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone. More information about this eruption is available here: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-new-years-eve-1974-kilauea-volcanos-most-recent-southwest-rift. USGS photo by N. Deligne.