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Cycles in Kīlauea's summit eruptive vigor

By Kīlauea
Color photographs of volcanic vent
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Detailed Description

Cycles in Kīlauea's summit eruptive vigor were present on January 22 and 23, with the lava channel at Halema‘uma‘u's western fissure alternating between high and low flow rates over periods of 5-6 minutes. USGS photos by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.