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Continued lava lake activity in Halema‘uma‘u

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Mar 7, 2014: The lava lake in the Overlook crater, within Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at Kīlauea's summit remains active. Today, winds carried the plume towards the north, providing a clear view of the persistent spattering area in the southeast portion of the lake.