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Quiet Lava Vents at the Summit of Kīlauea

Between 14 and 16 September 2026, six new lava vents opened at the top of Kīlauea. They appeared along the western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu. When the vents opened, there were no big earthquakes. Satellite radar images showed very little surface movement. There was also almost no measurable ground deformation. Ground deformation means changes in the height or shape of the…

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