Episode 17 of the Kilauea summit eruption
Kilauea volcano’s latest eruption episode began Monday night with lava spilling from the south vent in Halemaumau crater and low fountains that are expected to intensify, the U.S. Geological Survey said.




















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A view of the lava flows erupting from the south vent.COURTESY USGS
Lava flows erupt from the south vent.COURTESY USGS
A view of the lava fountains reaching up to 100 feet high.COURTESY USGS
Lava flows down the Halemaumau crater at the summit of Kilauea.COURTESY USGS
This is the view from the northwest rim of the crater.COURTESY USGS
This is the view from the east rim of the caldera.COURTESY USGS
This is the view from east rim of the crater.COURTESY USGS
This is the view from the bluff at Uekahuna.COURTESY USGS
This is the view from the northeast rim of the caldera.