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A lava skylight

January 1990 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Photo of an unusual lava skylight. There are photogenic toes of pahoehoe lava frozen around the sides of the skylight that are from a lava flow that moved across the skylight and sent lava cascading back into the tube.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photo was taken by Laszlo Kestay at USGS Astrogeology Science Center.

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