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Fissure 8 fountaining, Kapoho lava ocean entry, summit ash plumes

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This photo of fissure 8 in Kīlauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone, taken around 3AM, shows that fountains continue to heights of 180 - 220 ft.

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