June 8, 2023 — Kīlauea summit eruption overflight
![Color photograph of eruption at summit of volcano](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/20230608_overflight.png?itok=oIV4-oGZ)
Detailed Description
The eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues, as shown in this aerial image taken on June 8, 2023. Several lava fountains were active, with lava covering much of the western portion of the crater. The area of active lava on the surface has diminished over the past day, with lower lava fountains compared to yesterday. USGS image by M. Patrick.
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