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Eastern spatter cone in filled West Gap Pit

Detailed Description

Eastern spatter cone in filled West Gap Pit, with rim of Pu`u `O`o crater behind. Lava flow is fed mainly from upwelling at base of cone, but some lava and spatter comes from hole in side of cone. Cone is about 6 m high.

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Public Domain.