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Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea summit eruption—April 16, 2021

Detailed Description

A view of the south margin of the perched lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. This photo was taken from the east rim of the crater, and shows the steep levee containing the lake. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.

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