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Double rainbow extending over the lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu crater

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View to the northwest from the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater showing the lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu at Kīlauea Volcano's summit. The active western fissure is visible above the lake, producing minor spatter and a gas plume from vents at the top. This vent is also sending lava into the lake from a lava tube opening at the lake surface, and producing a small dome fountain. Numerous islands are visible floating in the lake, which itself is perched a couple meters (a couple yards) above its margin. USGS photo by H. Dietterich at 10:11 a.m. HST on 1/6/2021.

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