23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Kilauea volcano's Episode 31
Episode 31 of Kīlauea's ongoing summit eruption occurred on August 22, 2025. During the eruption, an inclined lava fountain erupted from the north vent, shooting out at a 45-degree angle. The inclined fountains were compared to similar events in the 1959 Kīlauea Iki and 1969 Maunaulu eruptions.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Hawaii, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D7500 |
| Copyright: | © Bachir Badaoui |