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23 July 2004 - 0850

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Unusual perspective of western side of Pu`u `O`o. Just above center is Puka Nui Gap, almost at level of crater floor. Just right of center are spatter cones in West Gap. Dark lava flows erupted from the cones in past 9 months. Red-brown tephra forms northwest flank of Pu`u `O`o; lines are foot trails. 0850.

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