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13 February 2004 - 1045

Detailed Description

Aerial view looking east, showing lava spattering and gushing from broken side of west cone atop West Gap shield. Higher east cone just to left. Shiny lava is hot active flow fed by west cone. Side of cone broke apart at 1158 February 12, during start of Lincoln's Birthday event, when abrupt deflation started at Pu`u `O`o. 1045.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.