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April 22, 2025 — Kīlauea summit eruption episode 18

Detailed Description

This photo shows a close up of the north vent at the summit of Kīlauea during episode 18 of the ongoing eruption.  Low fountaining supplied lava to a lava pond that was continuously overflowing the rim of the cone, creating swiftly moving cascades of lava down the flank of the cone.  USGS photo by M. Patrick. 

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Public Domain.

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