Gergo Rugli, Kilauela (LANDSCAPE & ENVIRONMENT 2025)

Lava fountains erupt from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater during Episode 24 of Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. The molten fountain lights up the night sky, showcasing the fierce beauty and intensity of nature’s forces.

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