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Fissure 8 cone

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Far in the distance a hill spews smoke with lava pouring out, sky is dark with clouds, foreground is lifeless and burnt.
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Detailed Description

The fissure 8 cone (located in the Leilani Estates housing community), which reached heights of 50 meters. The lava pours out of the cone at a velocity of 13-16 miles per hour.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.