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Channeled lava flow from West Gap Pit

Detailed Description

Channeled lava flow from West Gap Pit courses quickly downslope, as preparations are made to sample it. The sampling was done, successfully, by throwing a hammer tethered to a long stainless-steel cable into the flow and pulling it back.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.