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September 16, 2026 — Oblique view of north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea

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Oblique aerial view looking southwest of south (left) and north (right) vents, taken during a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight on September 16, 2026. Spattering from north vent has formed a cone that is approximately 10 meters (30 feet) tall. USGS photo by N. Deligne.


 

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