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First explosion clouds from Halemaumau, Kīlauea 1925

Detailed Description

Later scientists at the Observatory listed May 10 as the first day of the eruptive series. Between this date and May 27, they carefully recorded all explosions, ballistic falls, electric storms, and muddy rains as well as earthquakes felt and recorded on seismographs.

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HVO photo courtesy of Bishop Museum