Analyzing samples from Kīlauea summit eruption — September 11, 2023

Detailed Description
A photo showing what completed pellet look like, with a sharpie pen for scale. The rough and uneven lava sample has been transformed into a pellet that is dense, fine-grained, and has a flat surface that can be analyzed. USGS photo by S. Lundblad.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.