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This webcam image provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, from the west rim of the summit caldera, looking east, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. AP hide caption

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Crews observe the continuing eruption in Halema'uma'u at Kilauea in the early morning of Dec. 28. Overnight, the western vent in the wall of Halema'uma'u continued to erupt. D. Downs/USGS hide caption

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Fissure 21 of the Kilauea volcano is seen on May 22, 2018, in the Leilani Estates subdivision of Pahoa, Hawaii. Ronit Fahl/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?

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This photo shows an early-morning view of Halema'uma'u Crater and the Kilauea Caldera June 5, 2018. The volcano is no longer erupting but is still active. U.S. Geological Survey via AP hide caption

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U.S. Geological Survey via AP