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Ground cracks crossing Maunaiki trail following January 31–February 2, 2024, intrusion at Kīlauea

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This photo shows where some recent cracks cut across the Maunaiki trail within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park as a result of the intrusive activity southwest of Kīlauea summit. On the trail, the cracks are less distinct because of foot traffic has moved the tephra around and started to fill in the cracks. USGS photo by N. Deligne.

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