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Eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit - November 3, 2021

Detailed Description

A photo of the west vent and active western portion of the lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u, at Kīlauea summit. The eastern side of the lava lake (out of view to the right), has a stagnant solidified crust on the surface. USGS photo taken by L. DeSmither on November 3, 2021.

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Public Domain.