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Aerial views of the active rootless shield

Detailed Description

Aerial views of the active rootless shield at the 2220-foot elevation, along the master tube carrying lava from Pu`u `O`o to the coastal flat. 150-200 meters across, lava oozes downslope toward camera. Already sulfur deposition is extensive, making the hornito look prematurely old.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.