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October 1, 2025 — Episode 34 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit

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Just before dawn during episode 34 on October 1, 2025, the north and south vents both erupted, creating a spectacular column and sending lava flows over crater floor as viewed from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory livestreaming V2cam. The north vent achieved a slightly higher fountain than the south at 383 meters (1256 feet). USGS photo. 

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