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30 November 2005 - 0824

Detailed Description

Once free of debris, surface of lava flow inland of old sea cliff is covered with material exploded out during collapse of the delta. The explosions take place when sea water was trapped by lava or hot rock, flashed to steam, and instantly expanded, throwing out pieces of rock, walls of bubbles in lava (limu o Pele), and some spatter. 0824

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.