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June 16, 2023 — Summit eruption at Kīlauea

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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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