June 16, 2023 — Summit eruption at Kīlauea
![color photograph of erupting volcanic crater](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/multimediaFile-3923.jpg?itok=jOx4ikAI)
Detailed Description
Southwest-looking view of the Kīlauea summit eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight the morning of June 16, 2023. Active lava can be seen erupting from a vent on the southwest (far side) crater wall. Recently erupted lava has a white/silvery appearance and is confined to the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
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