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May 5, 2026 — North vent lava fountain base and lava channel flowing from vent

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This telephoto view shows the base of the north vent lava fountain during episode 46 at the summit of Kīlauea on May 5, 2026. A wide channel of lava flows from the vent, to feed lava flows on the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. USGS photo by M. Patrick. 

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