October 17, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 55 at sunrise

The eruptive plume at the summit of Kīlauea rising over the episode 55 fountains at dawn, reaching about 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) above sea level. The fountain from the north vent reached a maximum height of just over 700 feet (220 m) by 5:00 a.m. HST, an hour before this photograph was taken. USGS photo by L. Gallant.