March 25, 2026 — View of active vents at the summit of Kīlauea

This photograph was taken from the eastern part of the crater floor of Halemaʻumaʻu on March 25, 2026, after episode 43 of lava fountaining that occurred in this area on March 10, 2026. The north and south vents are visible with yellow sulfur crystals decorating its surface. The impressive hill of tephra that has been progressively getting higher with each episode is visible above and behind these vents. USGS photo by D. Downs.