Vigorous fountaining during episode 14
Detailed Description
A telephoto view looking at the top of a lava fountain from episode 14 of the ongoing Halema‘uma‘u eruption. A trio of Koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbirds) were flying circles close to the lava fountain, at the summit of Kīlauea, presumably riding the thermal updrafts around the vent. USGS photo by M. Patrick taken on March 20, 2025.
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Public Domain.