October 17, 2026 — Kīlauea summit episode 55 lava fountain and plume at sunrise
Detailed Description
Episode 55 lava fountaining started within Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea during the early morning hours of October 17, 2026. The weather was clear providing good views of the lava fountaining and gas and tephra plume. This photo was taken at about 5:50 a.m. HST with the lava fountain at nearly 600 ft (180 m) tall. USGS photo by D. Downs.
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Public Domain.