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The hornito is now a doublet

Detailed Description

The hornito is now a doublet, 5-6 meters high, unusually steep and very fragile. Spatter from openings in the roof of the lava tube has been building the hornito for the past week and a half. Hissing, incandescent opening is hidden between the two spires. Compare with views in this collection of same hornito taken on January 11 and with its predecessor on January 4.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.