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December 4, 2022 — Mauna Loa lava flow

Detailed Description

The ongoing Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa, as viewed from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) shortly after 6 a.m. HST on December 4, 2022. The eruption continues, with a flow front that is slowly advancing towards the highway. USGS image by N. Deligne. 

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