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August 5, 2023 — View of the basalt lava cliffs along the southwest part of Tutuila, American Samoa

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A view looking at the basalt lava flows that make cliffs along the southwestern part of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. These flows are part of the Leone volcanic series and form the flattest part of Tutuila Island, where the airport and population center of Tafuna are located. USGS photo by D. Downs.

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