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Scientists Trace Origin of September Fissure Vent Lava at Kīlauea's Summit

15 Oct 2026 2:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists find that lava from six new fissure vents at Kīlauea's summit in September 2026 came from the same shallow magma chamber that feeds typical fountaining episodes.

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