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A close-up view of the western fissure in Halema‘uma‘u crater

By Kīlauea
A close-up view of the western fissure, which is supplying lava to the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u crater.
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A close-up view of the western fissure, which is supplying lava to the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u crater. A slow-moving lava stream marked the inlet where lava entered the lake. Several incandescent openings remain over the vent region. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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