23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Kilauea volcano's Episode 31

Episode 31 of Kīlauea's 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: Volcano, HI, Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Bachir Badaoui