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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - March 5, 2003

March 5, 2003

Breakouts in Kohola flow

 

Lava breaks out f and pours downslope
Lava breaks out from crust of inflating Kohola flow and pours downslope about 50 m from ocean. Note how crust cools and darkens away from breakout point. Width of view, about 5 meters.
Deep troughs of coarse folds with lava visible in cracks
Deeply furrowed crust on lower part of breakout but 5 minutes later. Furrows are troughs of coarse folds (actually folded folds or even folded folded folds) that develop in crust as flow slows. Width of view, about 2 meters.
Person overlooking flow breakout with brush burning
Breakout in Kohola flow has lit brush below visitor, 50 meters frometers ocean. Large image shows track of flying ember.
Photographer lying on ground watching breakout below
Photographer watching breakout in Kohola flow

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