October 17, 2026 — Episode 55 lava fountain and flows at Kīlauea summit at sunrise
Detailed Description
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 a.m. HST on October 17, 2026. This photo was taken from Uēkahuna approximately 3 hours later at 6:15 am when the sun was rising, illuminating the volcanic plume above the north vent lava fountain. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
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Public Domain.