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Explosion from Halemaumau at Kīlauea May 18, 1924.

Detailed Description

This was probably the strongest explosion of the eruption. Rocks and debris fell among spectators southeast of Halemaumau, causing one fatality. A torrential downpour and an electrical storm followed.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.


Photo by Kenichi Maehara, courtesy of Bishop Museum