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Halema‘uma‘u Eruption Activity on 26 March 2021

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The eruption continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, with active surface lava confined to the western side of the crater. In this view, looking to the northwest, lake surface crust is foundering and a glimpse of incandescence is visible at the top of the cone near the crater wall (left side of the photo). USGS Photo by K. Lynn taken on the morning of March 26, 2021.

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