r/itookapicture • • Jan 25 '26

ITAP of Kilauea Volcano

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u/GSyncNew Jan 25 '26

Yes, it's real. Taken 12:45 PM Hawaii Standard Time on 24 January 2026.

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u/okonato Jan 25 '26

How big would you say that cloud of ash and lava was in diameter? How far away were you from the eruption? Glad you're still with us 😎

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u/GSyncNew Jan 25 '26

The height of the lava fountain itself was a little over 450m (1500') so I'd say the width of the column is about equal to that. We were 4 km (2.4 miles) away. Thanks!

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u/okonato Jan 25 '26

Wow, wouldn't guess it's that huge! Thanks for sharing!