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May 22, 2026 — View of Kīlauea summit eruptive vents from caldera floor

Detailed Description

This view, from the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, shows the north and south vents degassing with the slope of the tephra cone on the crater rim visible in the background. USGS photo by M. Cappos. 

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Public Domain.

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