June 7, 2023 — Vigorous lava fountaining at the start of new Halema‘uma‘u eruption, Kīlauea volcano

A new eruption began on June 7 in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This photograph shows moments from the opening hours of the eruption, with an increase in vigor at vents in the western portion of the crater floor.