This aerial photograph captures a 200-foot fire fountain from Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption, with multiple lava channels flowing down its slopes. The eruption, which began on November 27, 2022, marked the first time in nearly 40 years that Mauna Loa had erupted. Lava initially flowed from fissures on the Northeast Rift Zone, eventually advancing towards the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road). The lava from this eruption was primarily pāhoehoe, which is a smooth, fast-moving type of lava, creating extensive lava channels. The flows did not directly threaten populated areas but raised concerns for infrastructure. In the background, Maunakea, a dormant volcano, stands as a stark contrast to the active eruption, showing Hawaii’s complex volcanic history.