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November 25, 2024 — Kīlauea September 2024 Eruption Tree Mold

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A close-up view of a tree mold in a lava flow from the September 2024 Nāpau eruption. When the active lava flow came into contact with the tree, a mold was formed (black hole near center of photo). The high heat of the lava eventually burned through the base of the tree on the right side of the image causing it to fall on top of the newly emplaced lava flow. USGS photo taken on November 25, 2024, by L. DeSmither. 

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Public Domain.

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