October 1, 2026 — View of the crater floor and vent complex, Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
Aerial view of the northern part of the crater floor of Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea taken during a USGS monitoring overflight on the morning of October 1, 2026. Black rubbly ʻaʻā and smooth gray pāhoehoe lava flows are visible emanating from the vent complex that is visible the left background of the photo. USGS photo by D. Downs.
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Public Domain.